Santa's Helpers of Tracy

Interested in donating to Santa's Helpers of Tracy or sponsoring a child for our shopping night? Contact Brianna at [email protected]

Donna Boyd, a longtime Tracy kindergarten teacher and local philanthropist, created Santa's Helpers of Tracy in 2003. Santa's Helpers is a non-profit organization that gives middle school children with outstanding character in and outside of the classroom the

opportunity to shop for their families at Christmas. All participants are nominated for the program by their principals, counselors and teachers. The children selected meet at Tracy's Target one night in December and, with the help of volunteers, shop for their families. Donna's hope was that the students chosen for Santa's Helpers will remember their experience as they transition into their teen and young adult years and continue their good character and service to the community. Donna passed away in May of 2014 following a short but courageous battle with cancer. Her children, Brianna Boyd, Jacob Boyd and Megan Filice, have taken over the program. Santa's Helpers of Tracy received its federal nonprofit status (501c3) in 2015. Following Donna's passing, many in the Tracy community and beyond made donations towards Santa's Helpers. Thanks to your generosity, Santa's Helpers will continue in Tracy for many, many years to come. There are several ways you can be a part of Santa's Helpers of Tracy:

- Volunteer to be a shopper with a child at Target in December
- Sponsor a child participating in Santa's Helpers (every child is given $20 for every family member in their house, as well as $20 to spend on themselves). On average, children spend $100-$140 while shopping for their families.
- Partially sponsor a child participating in Santa's Helpers. Whether you can donate $10 or $100, every amount is appreciated. Together, we can make a difference in the lives of Tracy's children.