Let’s give families in Memphis the merriest Christmas.
We believe every kid in Memphis deserves to have an incredible Christmas. Creating the opportunity for them to feel valued, loved and believed in through the simple act of having presents for themselves may not sound like a big deal to some, but to a kid, it reinforces the truth that you really matter.
For the last four years, we’ve served thousands of kids Christmas presents through CHRISTMAS PALOOZA, and this year, together, we can take it to another level and make Christmas the most wonderful time of the year for even more kids right here in Memphis.
The Event
CHRISTMAS PALOOZA is a three day event that provides Christmas toys to more than 2,000 kids and groceries to 500 families through a fun, festive and totally free experience! Complete with attractions like the free toy store and the gourmet hot chocolate bar with Christmas treats, to music, photos with Santa and more… it’s so much more than you’d expect… it’s CHRISTMAS PALOOZA!
DECEMBER 19-21
The Story
CHRISTMAS PALOOZA started in 2020 with a desire to end, what for many had been, the worst year they’d experienced with the best Christmas ever. That year and the next, BELIEVING CHURCH created, funded and ran a toy distribution that served over 1,000 kids combined. We knew the need was greater, so we worked to increase our capacity to serve.
In 2022, we created the opportunity for sponsors to join the work helping us serve even more kids, and through the faith and generosity of many local businesses, that year alone we serve 1,500 kids Christmas toys through PALOOZA.
This led us to last year, Christmas 2023. We had a big goal and so many sponsors gave to help it happen. We set out to serve 2,000 kids Christmas toys and together we did it. The crazy part is, when we opened up our online registration, every single spot was filled in 20 minutes. You read that right. 2,000 spots gone in 20 minutes. This speaks to the great work, and our calling and privilege to continue this work, and serve even more kids in Memphis free Christmas toys this year.
Sponsoring
In order to serve thousands of kids a Christmas experience like this, BELIEVING CHURCH partners with companies, foundations and individuals to serve as sponsors for CHRISTMAS PALOOZA.
Through the generosity of the people of BELIEVING CHURCH, all of the overhead and operational costs of this event are covered. That means, when any organization or individual serves as a sponsor, 100% of that donation goes to buy toys for kids right here in Memphis. Click the button below to learn about the variety of Sponsorship Opportunities and sign up to become a 2024 CHRISTMAS PALOOZA Sponsor.
Location
All things CHRISTMAS PALOOZA will be taking place at BELIEVING CHURCH, located on Summer Avenue in Memphis, TN within the 38122 zip code.
CHRISTMAS PALOOZA is an in-person event and attending in-person is required in order to pick up toys or groceries. Delivery is not an option.
Registration
All families served through CHRISTMAS PALOOZA must register in advance for toys or for groceries. Registration will open online, right here, on December 10th at 12PM.
Registrations are provided on a first-come, first-served basis once the online registration opens. When you sign up for one of the toy nights, it guarantees that we will have toys here and ready for your child to be able to pick whatever they’d like from our FREE toy store.
In addition, we will be serving families groceries through a special CHRISTMAS PALOOZA Grocery Giveaway on Saturday of CHRISTMAS PALOOZA. Registration for this will also open online on Tuesday, December 10th at noon.
Volunteering
It takes a big team of people serving each night to make CHRISTMAS PALOOZA possible. From those who greet and work registration to those who manage our free toy store to the gift wrappers and hot chocolate servers and much more.
There’s no shortage of great opportunities to make a difference, and we would love for you to serve in one of those opportunities!
Contact Us
If you have any questions about becoming a sponsor, volunteering at the event, registering your kids for toys or anything else we might be able to help you with, please reach out! Email is best, but you’re welcome to call if that’s better for you.