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In 2025, over 1,700 children, ages 0-17, experienced a joyful Christmas thanks to the generosity and kindness of others.
Each year the United Way of Bemidji Area hosts Holiday Gifts for Kids in Bemidji, co-sponsored by RP Broadcasting stations, Sanford Center and First National Bank of Bemidji, and caring community volunteers who help organize the program. Parents or legal guardians pre-register, and on distribution day they get to "shop" for a gift for their child. In addition, each family receives a board game to enjoy together. Community members are encouraged to donate a toy to the program. See below for registration, toy collection, and other information.
More details coming soon on registration for the 2026 program.