In 2024, over 1,300 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. 

PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED AND OPEN UNTIL THURSDAY, DEC. 4TH
REQUIRED: please look over the Important Information sheet provided below to ensure you bring all necessary documents on Distribution Day.
Open to anyone living in Beltrami, Clearwater or Hubbard County.

Pre-Register online by clicking the button below or pick-up a paper registration form at one of these locations:

First National Bank locations  |  Northern Dental Access Center  |  Beltrami County WIC office  |  Boys & Girls Club

LAPORTE- Holiday Gifts for Kids 

Open to anyone living in the Laporte area 

Must pre-register. Click the button below to register.

Each year the United Way of Bemidji Area hosts Holiday Gifts for Kids in Bemidji in partnership with Trinity Lutheran Church in Laporte, and caring community volunteers who help organize the program.