Partner Agencies, Donors, and Supporters
We're grateful for local businesses, aid agencies, and individuals who support us with funds, time, and compassion. In 2020, your help let us serve 891 families with food baskets and gifts, reaching 3,411 adults and kids. You also helped brighten the lives of 145 kids and seniors through the Tree of Joy.
United Way
The United Way of the Columbia Gorge has been a significant partner to Gorge non-profits for many years. We appreciate their resolve in helping the community.
Hood River Lions Club
The Hood River Lions Club has supported the community for more than 80 years. Scholarships, neighborhood playgrounds, and many other projects have benefited from their generosity.
Gorge Community Foundation
We thank the Gorge Community Foundation for their support of our service to clients throughout Hood River County.
Local Businesses
In 2020, we extend our gratitude to:
Our Policies
The Hood River County Christmas Project believes in treating everyone in an equitable manner, with dignity and respect. The following statement is within our by-laws:
“The Hood River County Christmas Project shall not discriminate against any volunteer or client because of race, color, national origin, age, disability, and where applicable, sex, marital status,
familial status, parental status, religion, sexual orientation, genetic information, political beliefs, or reprisal.”
Local Organizations
We appreciate the support of these local organizations for their help in providing services, volunteers, and space to our efforts.
Hood River Valley Christian Church
Hood River County School District and Students
Odell Lioness Club
Hood River Elks Club
Hood River Lion's Scout Troop 282
Photographers
Many thanks to the people who take a moment while volunteering to take photos of our busy volunteers.
And deep appreciation to the pros who allowed us to use their work:
Michael Peterson Photography (for photos from the "Hearts of Gold" event
Denise Rehse Watson (for some of the board member photos)