Christmas Store

After choosing two main gifts, Parents and Guardians can select stocking suffers, PJs, and other free items for their kiddos from The Christmas Store.

The main gifts are wrapped and a tag is placed on the gifts so that the parents and guardians can add the name of their child with a special note in their own handwriting, giving the parents full ownership of the process as well. 

We don’t have a public application link. Instead, our Christmas Store is included on resource lists shared by schools and organizations across the Denver Metro area, so families in need can apply. Some families also hear about it through word-of-mouth or social media. Applications are typically open between September and November. If you'd like to request an application during that window, email us at foraurora@ehills.org

Parents can enjoy a free drink and any selection from our delicious homemade cookies and snacks...free. There is also a pop-up Clothing Boutique where parents/guardians can select items for themselves or their kiddos.

The $5 cost per gift is not about the value of the item—it’s about the value of dignity. By paying a small amount, parents and guardians can take pride in selecting and purchasing gifts for their children. They can take pride in saying, "I got this for you," instead of feeling like it was just a handout.

This makes parents/guardians the heroes of their child’s Christmas—not the donors or volunteers. The Christmas Store is all about coming alongside families, preserving their dignity, and empowering them to create a meaningful Christmas.

Leftover gifts never go to waste! They’re distributed to trusted partners throughout the Denver Metro area, including local fire departments, a Hispanic church community, and other outreach ministries.

While we can’t allow young kids at the event for safety and logistical reasons, responsible teens as young as 13 are welcome to help in select positions alongside a parent. Most volunteer roles, however, require teens to be at least 16 years old.

Thank you for understanding as we work to ensure a safe and smooth experience for everyone involved!

It’s easy! Simply click on the “sign up to serve” button and choose a position and shift that works best for you.

There are several ways to get involved:

• Inventory Nights: Help inventory donated toys.

• Set Up Crew: Decorate and organize The Christmas Store.

• Volunteers: Assist with specific tasks during the event.

• Gift Wrappers: Transform gifts into festive masterpieces!

• Spanish Speakers: Assist Spanish-speaking families.

• Runners: Deliver gifts to and from wrapping stations.

• Clean Up/Breakdown Crew: Help pack up and clean after the event.

• Clothing Boutique Helpers: Serve at our used clothing area for adults and kids.

• Join the Social Media Team: Capture photos and videos to share the joy of the event.

Sign up here.