Santas Without Chimneys

Santas Without Chimneys Working since 2012 to bring holiday gifts to hundreds of homeless/highly mobile children and teens in the Madison, WI area each year!

In Dane County, there are more than 1,500 children sleeping without permanent shelter every night. Not all of them are literally on the streets: many live doubled-up in apartments they could be kicked out of at any time, or in motel rooms provided by domestic violence services, or hide from the weather in cars or tents. This is the population we serve: children who go to sleep hungry and dream of

school lunch, children who have trouble bathing regularly and can only hope their classmates don't notice. All year long, many agencies work hard to meet these very basic needs, but childhood shouldn't just be about surviving. We want there to be happy moments as well, moments full of magic and hope. And that's what Santas Without Chimneys strives to bring to these children. We help them and their families feel loved and supported by the broader community.

02/19/2026
MEGA THANK YOU to Randy & Dan! ๐ŸŽ„โค๏ธWe are so grateful to Randy and Dan for making it possible for Santas Without Chimneys...
12/29/2025

MEGA THANK YOU to Randy & Dan! ๐ŸŽ„โค๏ธ

We are so grateful to Randy and Dan for making it possible for Santas Without Chimneys to use space at the former Oscar Mayer office complex. Having access to such a large space made a huge differenceโ€”our volunteers were able to work more easily, stay organized, and be far more efficient as we prepared gifts for kids in our community.

Randy and Dan are the co-developers of OM Station, and we truly appreciate their generosity and support.

This was sent to us shortly after deliveries were done. It's for everyone....."I want to express my deepest gratitude fo...
12/26/2025

This was sent to us shortly after deliveries were done. It's for everyone.....

"I want to express my deepest gratitude for the toys donated to my children. As a mother, words cannot adequately describe the joy and emotion I feel knowing that, thanks to this loving and compassionate gesture, they will be able to experience a happy Christmas, filled with excitement and hope. These noble acts not only brighten children's smiles but also warm the hearts of those who, like me, strive every day to provide them with the best. Thank you for bringing joy, love, and hope to our homes during this special time of year." ๐ŸŽ„โœจ

12/21/2025

Both needs are met. Two bramd new items for our kids! Thank you so much for the generosity โ™ก
We are on the search for a gently used MacBook for one of our scholarly kids. Also in need of a gently used switch for the family. If anyone has one they dont mind passing along please let us know. โ™ก
Update: we have the switch!

12/18/2025

Santa is going to make the call now. With the rain and then dropping temps we think the roads might get a little dicey this evening. So we will be closing around 4pm so our elves stay safe!
Thank you!

12/17/2025

We are very much in need of gloves. Any and all sizes. We are running out!

12/14/2025

Shutting down for the night! Sunday December 14th.

12/13/2025

We are in desperate need of wrapping paper, tape and name tags! If anyone would be so kind. We are almost ready with the school deliveries which start on the 15th. Get your sleighs ready!

Original Post had the incorrect date!  Hope to see you there!
12/11/2025

Original Post had the incorrect date! Hope to see you there!

Itโ€™s Meat Raffle Time! Join us on Friday, December 12th for a fun-filled evening of great prizes and good company! The action starts at 6 pm until the meat is gone.
๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ 50/50 Raffle - Proceeds will benefit Santas Without Chimneys, https://www.santaswithoutchimneys.org/index.html
Special Promotion: Donate a new childโ€™s gift at the meat raffle to receive a coupon for $1 off a Starkweather beer and be entered into a gift basket drawing.

๐Ÿ– Meat Raffle - We buy the finest cuts of meat from Jenifer Street Market, our local gem.
๐Ÿ’ต Bring your dollars to purchase paddles and boost your odds of winning delicious prizes!
๐Ÿบ Come early to grab a seat, enjoy a drink, and support a great cause. Santa is excited to see you there!

๐ŸŽ๐Ÿš Huge Thanks to Eric and ACD Distribution! ๐Ÿš๐ŸŽToday we want to give a big shout-out to Eric for picking up and deliveri...
12/08/2025

๐ŸŽ๐Ÿš Huge Thanks to Eric and ACD Distribution! ๐Ÿš๐ŸŽ

Today we want to give a big shout-out to Eric for picking up and delivering a van absolutely jammed full of gifts donated by the generous folks at ACD Distribution. Your time, energy, and holiday spirit make a real difference โ€” thank you, Eric!

And an enormous thank-you to ACD Distribution, a locally based company that specializes in distributing games, toys, and hobby products to stores across the country. Their support helps us put smiles on the faces of houseless and housing-insecure kids right here in the Madison area.

Weโ€™re 100% volunteer-driven, and itโ€™s partnerships and people like these that keep the holiday magic moving. โค๏ธ๐ŸŽ…

โ€” Santas Without Chimneys ๐ŸŽ„

Address

910 Oscar Avenue
Madison, WI
53704

Opening Hours

Monday 9:30am - 7pm
Tuesday 9:30am - 7pm
Wednesday 9:30am - 7pm
Thursday 9:30am - 7pm
Friday 9:30am - 7pm
Saturday 10am - 6pm
Sunday 10am - 6pm

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