Partner Agencies, Donors, and Supporters

We're grateful for local businesses, aid agencies, and individuals who support us with funds, time, and compassion.  In 2019, your help let us serve 478 families with food baskets and gifts, reaching more than 1,700 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 2019, we extend our gratitude to:​

• Amerititle

• Copper West Real Estate

• Curtis Homes

• Directors Mortgage

• G. Williker'sToy Shoppe

• Hood River County Fairgrounds

• InSitu

• Mercado Guadalajara

• Pfriem

• Providence Memorial Hospital

• Rivers Edge Towing

• Rosauers

• Sailworks

• Safeway

• US Forest Service-Columbia Gorge

• Walmart

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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

• Anson's Bike Buddies

• 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.

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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)