A red wooden heart shaped ornament displayed between snows prayed pine with words that read share your heart for the holidays
Three small children dressed in holiday outfits smiling at the camera
A young teen girl wearing a christmas hat and holding a gift card with words that read please donate a gift card and bring holiday joy to kids
three young children wearing christmas pajamas holding christmas wrapped gift above their head and the words across at the bottom of the image that read click here for our Amazon wish list and bring cheer to children

Each year at Five Acres, we strive to create joyful holiday memories for vulnerable children and youth in foster care who have already overcome many challenges in their young lives. Fortunately, we have you—generous supporters who make their holiday wishes come true.

Individuals who would like to bring holiday cheer by making a generous contribution can click on the donate button below.

a lime green button that reads donate here

For corporations, organizations, and individuals wishing to purchase holiday wishes from our Amazon Wish List can purchase by clicking here. We’ve made it easy for you to shop, add to cart, and have them directly delivered to Five Acres. You can also check out our holiday flyer.

Individuals wishing to purchase favorite holiday items can do so by looking at our list below. If you prefer to drop off your items, weekday drop-offs between December 2 – December 13 are available. The drop-off delivery location is 760 W. Mountain View St., Altadena, CA 91001.

Look at some of our children’s favorite holiday wishes

  • Art supplies
  • Air pods
  • Baby dolls
  • Board games
  • Book series and children’s book
  • Card games
  • Coloring books for kids and teens
  • Jewelry and jewelry-making kits
  • Electric cars with remotes
  • Fragrances for teen boys and teen girls
  • Hair accessories
  • Hygiene kits
  • iPads
  • Journals
  • Large building block sets
  • Playdoh
  • Pretend play items
  • PS4/PS5 games
  • Scooters and helmets
  • Skateboards and helmets
  • Slime making kits
  • Squishies
  • Sweatpants and sweatshirts
  • Tablets
  • Twin size bedding
  • Winter wear – adult size

Preferred gift cards*

  • Grocery Store Cards – Food-4-Less, Ralphs, Super King, El Super, etc.
  • Target
  • Walmart
  • Bath and Body Works
  • Ulta / Sephora
  • Forever 21
  • Big 5 Sporting Goods
  • Dicks Sporting Goods
  • Old Navy
  • Tillys
  • Vans
  • WSS – Warehouse Shoes
  • Footlocker

*$50 is recommended amount

a collage of volunteers giving and dropping off holiday gifts

Become a 2024 Holiday Drive Sponsor

‘Tis the season to be merry! Would you like to become a 2024 Holiday Drive Sponsor? You can donate to support specific holiday activities like treats and stocking stuffers, cottage angels, the pajama project, holiday celebrations for children and families, and a staff holiday party. Check out the Holiday Drive Sponsor opportunities here!

Below are a few specific holiday activities to choose from. You can select items from the pull-down list below and add to cart. If you have questions about how to become a sponsor, please contact Jenny Lin at jennylin@5acres.org or call her at 626-390-8453.

Treats & Stocking Stuffers – $500

Cottage Angels – $1,000

Pajama Projects – $1,500

Residential Children’s Celebration – $2,500

Staff Holiday Party – $5,000

a collage of volunteers giving and dropping off holiday gifts

Please help us acknowledge your donation this holiday season by completing our in-kind donation form here.

Thank You to all our Sponsors, Donors, and Individuals who Bring a Joyful Holiday to our 5A Kids!