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Home for the Holidays

Each year, Home of the Innocents works to make the holiday season special for hundreds of children and families.

This effort would not be possible without the help of generous community members like you.

Whether donating your time, talent, or treasure, there are many ways you can get involved.

For More Information:

To learn more, please contact our Community Engagement team at community@homeoftheinnocents.org or 502.596.1054.

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Ways to Help

Create Holiday Magic for a child by signing up to sponsor their unique wish list.

By registering at the link below, you will receive a wish list from a child or teen in our care. Sign up to sponsor as many individual wish lists as you like!

Register for Holiday Magic

Host a collection drive to benefit the Home this holiday season:

  • Clothing Essentials
  • Enrichment Essentials
  • Hygiene & Household Essentials
  • Days of Hope

Sign up to host a drive at the link below. We’ll send you everything you need to get started, including a branded flyer and convenient online shopping links to our Amazon and Walmart registries.

Sign up to Host a Collection Drive

The holiday season is one of the busiest times of year at the Home. You can help by providing your time and talent right here on our campus!

There are a variety of opportunities, including:

  • Decorating for the holidays
  • Sorting donations in our warehouse
  • Preparing for and cleaning up at celebrations
  • Serving food at events
  • Hosting activities for our residents

View Volunteer Opportunities

For helpful items you can donate to the Home, view our wish lists below. Links to our Amazon and Walmart registries are included for convenient shopping and delivery.

For monetary donations, please visit our Donate page.

Important Notes:

  • New Items Only: Due to the complex medical conditions of some residents, and because everyone deserves new items to call their own, used items are not accepted.
  • For Tax Purposes: All donations are 100% tax-deductible.
  • Donation Drop-Offs: Donated items can be dropped off at our main entrance (1100 East Market Street, Louisville, KY 40206) Monday – Friday from 8:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. and Saturday from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
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Home for the Holidays
Photo of teen girl in wheelchair excited to be sitting beside Santa Claus