Programs & Initiatives
Our Programs
Annual Party for Children in Need
Each year, our organization hosts a festive holiday party that brings joy to children and families in need. Families can enjoy a meet-and-greet with Santa, live holiday music, and gifts for every child. Additionally, we provide families with essential resources, including wild-game meat, slow cookers, and complete meal kits to help make the holiday season easier and more memorable. This annual event is dedicated to spreading holiday cheer, fostering community, and supporting families facing challenges during the winter season.
Contact Gayelord for more information on how to get involved.
Santa’s First Responders’ Fire Truck Dream
Santa's First Responders has been spreading holiday cheer to kids in Meridian Township for over 30 years, and we're ready to dream big! Our next exciting project? Purchasing a decommissioned fire truck to become a year-round joy machine. With your support, we’ll deck out the truck with our logos and use it to give kids rides to school, transport young cancer fighters to special events, and spread smiles at parades. This fire truck, named “Reindeer One,” will help us reach even more children in need of joy, but we can’t do it without you!
Want to make a lasting impact? A $500 donation gives you the opportunity to add your business or family name to the “Nice List,” which will be permanently displayed on “Reindeer One” for everyone to see. Every donation, big or small, gets us one step closer to making this dream a reality. Help us bring even more cheer to the community—every bit counts!
Click here to support our fire truck project and spread even more joy to kids in need. 🚒✨
Santa’s First Responders Annual Holiday Visit for Kids at U of M Sparrow:
Every year, our organization brings holiday cheer to children in hospitals through our annual hospital visit program. Each child receives a special toy to make their hospital stay more comfortable, and they can enjoy photos with Santa, meet local dignitaries, and interact with beloved superheroes. The experience is made even more memorable with a live choir performance that fills the hospital with uplifting music. This initiative aims to spread joy and provide lasting memories for kids and their families during challenging times.
Contact Gayelord for more information on how to get involved.
