Welcome to BAY SIX: Christmas 2026!
Christmas is meant to be the most wonderful time of the year—a season filled with joy, laughter, love, and memories made together as a family.
But we also know that for many families, this season can feel more heavy than hopeful. Some parents and guardians are facing difficult decisions between paying bills, putting food on the table, and making sure there are gifts under the Christmas tree.
This year marks 10 years of BAY SIX: Christmas!
For an entire decade, our heart has been simple: to bring a little light into the Christmas season and remind families that they are not alone. We believe every child deserves to wake up on Christmas morning knowing they are seen, loved, valued, and not forgotten.
And we believe every parent deserves the joy of watching their children open gifts on Christmas morning without carrying the added weight of wondering how they will make it happen.
If your family could use a little extra help this Christmas, we would be honored to come alongside you.
You matter. Your children matter. And making Christmas special for your family matters to us.
Before You Register, Please Read Carefully
Sign Up Period is only from 11/12/2026 through 11/25/2026. No late sign ups accepted.
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Over the past ten years, Bay Six: Christmas has grown tremendously. We are incredibly grateful for the opportunity to serve so many families! However, because of the number of children participating, we ask that you carefully read the following information and complete every section of the registration form.
1. Nonduplication Clause
BAY SIX: Christmas understands that families may seek assistance through multiple organizations during the Christmas season. However, several local organizations have contacted us regarding their policies that prohibit families from registering for Christmas assistance through multiple programs.
Some organizations have already shared their registration lists with us, while others have indicated they will share their lists once registration closes.
We want to be clear: BAY SIX: Christmas does not automatically disqualify families for registering with another organization. However, we do respect and honor the registration requirements established by other Christmas assistance programs.
If you have registered with an organization that prohibits participation in multiple Christmas assistance programs, you may not be eligible to participate in BAY SIX: Christmas.
Our goal is to help as many children and families as possible this Christmas. We ask that you please be honest about your participation in other programs and respectful of the guidelines established by each organization.
You will be required to confirm your registration status below before continuing.
2. One Registration Per Family
Please complete only one registration per household. You will have the opportunity to provide information for each eligible child, including their name, age, clothing sizes, interests, and gift suggestions.
Gift suggestions are required for every child. Because we shop specifically for the children registered, we cannot guarantee gifts for children whose information or gift suggestions are missing or incomplete.
3. Children Must Live With You and Be in Your Custody
BAY SIX: Christmas is designed to help parents and legal guardians provide Christmas gifts for children living in their own households.
You may only register children who live with you and are in your legal custody.
Please do not register grandchildren, nieces, nephews, children of friends or relatives, or other children who do not live in your household or are not in your custody.
We understand that every family looks different, and our desire is to serve families with kindness and respect. These guidelines help us make sure gifts reach the children for whom each household is directly responsible.
4. Gift Requests
We want to do our very best to provide gifts your children will enjoy! Please share their favorite toys, activities, interests, and clothing sizes to help us shop thoughtfully. Understand that we ask those shopping for your kids to spend about $25 a child. That may increase based on the generosity of the giver, but the $25 gift is all we require of them.
We ask that you do not request expensive electronics or gift cards.
While we do our best to honor gift suggestions, specific items cannot be guaranteed and will depend on donations and availability. If you fail to provide appropriate gift suggestions, we will not be able to have a gift for you.
5. Christmas Gift Pickup — Sunday, December 13, 2026
All gifts must be picked up on Sunday, December 13, between 2:00 PM and 7:00 PM at our designated pickup location.
Because of the number of families we serve and the coordination required, we are unable to accommodate alternate pickup dates or times.
You must confirm that you are available during this scheduled pickup window to be eligible for the program.
6. A Special Request About Your Children
One of the things that makes BAY SIX: Christmas special is that these gifts are meant to come from YOU, not from us.
Our desire isn't to take your place in your family's Christmas celebration. It's to help make that celebration possible.
We want you to experience the joy of placing gifts under your tree and watching your children's faces light up on Christmas morning.
For that reason, we kindly ask that, whenever possible, you arrange to pick up the gifts without your children present. We want to help preserve the surprise and make Christmas morning as special as possible.
7. Please Complete All Information
To help us serve your family well, please provide accurate contact information and complete all requested details for each child. Incomplete registrations may delay our ability to process your request.
We Can't Wait to Celebrate Christmas With You!
BAY SIX: Christmas is about so much more than presents. It's about families, hope, kindness, and reminding our neighbors that they are not walking through life's challenges alone.
We know a Christmas gift won't solve every difficulty a family may be facing, but we hope they will bring a little joy, relieve a little stress, and remind you that your family is loved.
Thank you for allowing us to be a small part of your Christmas story for the past 10 years. We love serving your family, and we look forward to making Christmas 2026 a little brighter together!
With love,
The BAY SIX: Christmas Team
www.thebaysixproject.org