2025: Make Holiday Wishes Come True for Kids in Our Care!

The holidays are around the corner, which means it’s time to prepare for our annual gift drive – Wish Upon a Star! Each year, community members and local organizations like you help make the season brighter for the children and youth we serve by fulfilling their personal holiday wishes. From toys and games to clothing and special items, your donation ensures that every child receives a meaningful gift during a time that can be especially challenging for youth who have experienced abuse or neglect. We need your help to create joyful memories and share warmth, hope, and kindness this holiday season.

You can make an impact with a financial contribution on this page or by sponsoring one, or more, of our youth’s “star” wish lists. After you complete the Star Form below, we will match you with your chosen number of “stars” and pass along their wishes for you to purchase, with the request that at least two of their three wishes are fulfilled. We kindly ask that all gifts are brought to us by December 5th so that we can ensure they arrive safely to the wish-maker. If you choose to order your star gifts from an Amazon wish list, please place all orders by November 15th to ensure they are delivered on time. Thank you for sharing warmth, hope, and kindness during a time that can be especially challenging for youth who have experienced abuse or neglect.

Another way you can spread cheer this season is by donating your time to assist us with sorting gifts. By volunteering, you can help us make sure each youth gets their unique wishes met! Email getengaged@pfsf.org if you would like to receive updates on volunteering with this year’s toy drive.

To sponsor one of our youth this holiday season, please click the link complete this form: Wish Upon a Star

This year, we have over 1,000 local children in need of your generosity. Join us today to make a child’s holiday brighter during a very difficult time in their life.

Partnership for Strong Families is a not-for-profit, 501(c) (3) child welfare organization. We work to strengthen families and protect children by partnering with community stakeholders who believe, as we do, that every child deserves the chance to grow up in a safe and nurturing environment. Our community stakeholders, which include faith partners, community businesses and individuals, donate their time, money and resources to provide services to abused and neglected children as well as their families. If you would like to join us in this mission, please consider making a contribution by clicking the “Donate” button at the top of the screen. Checks can also be mailed to the following address:

Partnership for Strong Families

Attn: Development & Engagement Team

5950 NW 1st Place, Suite 300

Gainesville, FL 32607

For more information, please contact The Community Relations Department at GetEngaged@pfsf.org

Thank you for making a difference in the lives of local youth.