Fundraisers
In-store Book Drive
New Hope Commons Location
5400 New Hope Commons, Durham
Bookfair: Friday, Dec 5
Online: 12/05 - 12/10
Use Bookfair ID at ALL checkouts:
12915856
Couldn't be easier to donate a book or two! Purchase books from our curated list of needed books, or select your own special book or books to donate.
Support Christmas House
Make a monetary donation
ZERO EFFORT
It takes a tremendous budget to procure the thousands of toys, books, coats, and bikes it takes to make Christmas House the incredible event it is.
Please consider an a one-time or recurring annual donation online or by check to PO Box 3543, Chapel Hill, NC 27515.
Don't forget to ask if your employer has a Corporate Matching Giving Fund.
Donate a book or toy
MINIMAL EFFORT
Christmas House volunteers collect, purchase, and sort thousands of new toys, books, and coats every year.
You can drop off a new, unwrapped gift for 5-14 year old children at any one of our community Wish Trees located around town. Publicly accessible sites include Carr Mill Mall across from Ali Cat Toys, the UNC Wellness Center in Meadowmont, the YMCA, and the Seymour Senior Center on Homestead Road.
Check our Facebook page regularly for Wish Tree gift drop-off locations.
Host a Collection Box
MODERATE EFFORT
Be one of the many local businesses hosting a community Wish Tree or a toy donation box. You can find them in places like, Carr Mill Mall, the Jester Group, Triangle Youth Ballet, UNC Wellness at Meadowmont, YMCA, Overture Chapel Hill, and many more. Contact us for more details.
Host a home or office Toy Drive
FUN, MORE INVOLVED EFFORT
What better way to enjoy time during the holidays with family, friends, and co-workers than by collecting toys for children in need. It's a win-win for everyone!
FUN, MINIMAL EFFORT
It couldn't be any easier to shop for Christmas House donations than selecting a toy or two from our soon to be shared Amazon Wish List. This is a carefully and thoughtfully curated list of toys and books based specifically on the ages and numbers of children we serve.
Attend the annual
Pasta with Purpose
FUN, FULL-BELLY, DO-GOOD NIGHT!
Pasta with Purpose is an annual fundraising event held at the The Carolina Club on the UNC Campus. Join family and friends for a bottomless pasta and dessert buffet, wine, and great company, while enjoying an evening with special guests.
November 19th, 2025
Seatings 5:30pm - 7pm
Carolina Club (UNC Alumni Center)
150 Stadium Drive, Chapel Hill
Cost: $14 per adult
$7 per child
$11/$5 goes to Christmas House
Reservations: 919-962-1101
See you there!