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Registration opens on September 18th, 2023, and closes on October 31st, 2023.

For any questions about the event, please contact the Event Coordinator, Michelle Mattson, at specialprograms@wvcommunityservices.org

For any questions about registration and certification, please contact the Senior Program Associate, Elizabeth Ducker, at specialprograms@wvcommunityservices.org

General Information

What is Gift of Hope?

This year's Gift of Hope Program will be on Saturday, December 2nd, 2023. This program is an opportunity for registered and certified clients to receive much-needed personal household items like jackets, blankets, pillows, microwaves, vacuums, toys, and gifts for children that they request. Living in poverty is bad in itself, but the holidays are especially hard for these community members as they are reminded of all the necessities and gifts for their families that they are unable to afford. The Gift of Hope Program provides hope and needed items for these families and individuals.

When is it scheduled for?

This event will be held in person on Saturday, December 2nd, 2023. More information regarding the event will be communicated to registered and certified participants closer to the day of the event.

How will it work this year?

At our annual Gift of Hope Program, registered and certified clients will receive their gifts on the day of the event. More information regarding pick up will be provided closer to the event date.

Client registration for this event will be from September 18th, 2023 to October 31st, 2023. Clients must be certified as a WVCS client AND registered for the event in order to be a participant. More information regarding the event's details will be communicated to registered and certified participants closer to the day of the event.

How do I get certified and registered?

Registration will be from September 18th, 2023 to October 31st, 2023. Clients must be certified as a WVCS client AND registered for the event in order to be a participant.

Clients can register on our website beginning September 18th. To register in person, please visit the office Mon - Fri Mon 9AM-11:30 AM and 2PM-4PM (September 18th to October 31st) and follow the signs to the registration area.
Certifications and re-certifications are done everyday Mon - Fri Mon 9AM-11:30 AM and 2PM-4PM (September 18th to October 31st).
If you are a new market client and unable to make an appointment before October 31st, please still come in during the registration period listed above.
Clients must live in zip codes: 95014, 95030, 95032, 95033, 95070, 95129, 95130

What do I need to bring to be certified?

Documents required to recertify are: Valid ID for all adult family members, Proof of Income (paystubs or benefit letters), and the most recent PG&E bill (within last 30 days). If you do not have a paystub, please come see a case manager.

Do I have to pay?

No. This event is free and funded through our generous donors.

For any questions, please contact the Event Coordinator, Michelle Mattson, at specialprograms@wvcommunityservices.org

Registration Form

Please remember that you must be registered AND certified as a client in order to participate.

For any event questions, please contact the Event Coordinator, Michelle Mattson, at specialprograms@wvcommunityservices.org.

For any registration or certification questions, please contact the Senior Program Associate, Elizabeth Ducker, at specialprograms@wvcommunityservices.org.

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Volunteer

If you are interested in volunteering for the 2023 Gift of Hope Program, please check back later for more information.

For any volunteer-related information, please get in touch with Bobbi Bornstein, the Manager of Volunteer Services at (408) 255-8033 x303 or email volunteer@wvcommunityservices.org.

Donation Form

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Sponsor

Adopt a Family

Sponsor

If you are interested in becoming a sponsor or supporting a family for the 2023 Gift of Hope Program, please check back later for more information.

This event would not be possible without the community’s support, especially all the individuals, families, service clubs, and corporate teams that join together to adopt families and help make the holiday wishes come true for many!