Christmas 2026

Cornerstone Christmas: Gifts of Hope

Bringing joy to children and families in our community this Christmas through gifts, generosity, and neighbors helping neighbors.

Give or Donate Gifts Family Application

Family applications dueNovember 13, 202611:59 p.m. Central Time

Families notifiedBy December 2, 2026

Gift drop-offNov. 16 – Dec. 11

Gift distributionDecember 19, 2026Location shared with selected families

About Cornerstone Christmas

Every child deserves to feel remembered at Christmas. Cornerstone Christmas: Gifts of Hope provides new gifts to children in families facing financial hardship, so parents and guardians can give their children a joyful holiday. The program reflects the heart of Cornerstone Clay: no one left behind, and a community that takes care of its own.

Ways to Help

Give Online

Monetary gifts let us purchase gifts based on each child’s age and needs. $50 provides gifts for one child; $200 sponsors a family of four.

Donate to Cornerstone Christmas

Drop Off Gifts

Bring new, unwrapped gifts between November 16 and December 11, 2026. Drop-off locations and hours will be posted here; until then, contact us to arrange a drop-off.

Most needed: toys and games, books, coats, hats and gloves, pajamas, art supplies, and gifts for ages 10–14. Please no used items, toy weapons, or gift cards dropped off without notice.

Sponsor a Child

Individuals, families, churches, and businesses can sponsor a specific child or family and shop from a gift list. Contact us to be matched.

Volunteer

Help sort, wrap, and distribute gifts in December. Sign up to volunteer.

Family Eligibility

Children ages newborn through 14
Family lives in Smith County, Texas, or a surrounding community
Application completed by a parent or legal guardian living with the children
Household meets at least one: receives SNAP, Medicaid, CHIP, WIC, TANF, or free/reduced-price school meals; has income at or below 200% of the federal poverty guidelines; or is experiencing a recent hardship such as job loss, disaster, or a family emergency
One application per household

Families are selected based on need and the number of gifts available. Priority is given to households not already receiving gifts from another holiday program. Proof of eligibility may be requested. Selected families must pick up gifts in person with photo ID. All information is kept confidential and used only for this program.

Apply for Your Family

Families

Cornerstone Christmas Family Application

Applications due Friday, November 13, 2026. Space is limited.

Parent / Guardian

Full name *

Relationship to children *

Phone *

City *

ZIP code *

County *

Household

Total people in household *

Number of children applying for (ages 0–14) *

Check all that apply to your household: *

Briefly tell us about your family’s situation (optional)

Is your family receiving Christmas gifts from another program this year (for example, Angel Tree or Toys for Tots)? *

Children

For each child, list first name only, age, clothing and shoe size, and one or two gift ideas.

Child 1 *

First name *

Age *

Clothing size

Shoe size

Gift ideas or interests *

Child 2

First name

Age

Clothing size

Shoe size

Gift ideas or interests

Child 3

First name

Age

Clothing size

Shoe size

Gift ideas or interests

Child 4

First name

Age

Clothing size

Shoe size

Gift ideas or interests

Applying for more than four children? List the others in the “situation” box above.

I certify that the information provided is true, that I am the parent or legal guardian of the children listed, and that they live in my home. * I understand proof of eligibility may be requested, that submitting an application does not guarantee selection, and that selected families must pick up gifts in person with photo ID. *