Stories of Impact

Behind every box is a family. Behind every donation is a moment of joy. These are their stories.

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Sarah & Maya
Nashville, TN
FEATURED STORY

Maya's First Real Christmas

"When the box arrived, my daughter thought Santa had found us. She didn't know we'd been living in our car for three months. That box wasn't just gifts—it was hope."

When Sarah lost her job in September, she thought they'd be back on their feet by December. But the bills piled up faster than she could handle. By November, they were living in their car. "I didn't know how to explain to Maya that there wouldn't be a Christmas," Sarah told us. "She's only 6. She still believes in Santa. She kept asking if Santa knew our new address." Through our partner at the Nashville Children's Alliance, Sarah's family was connected with SantaBox. A donor named Michael sponsored Maya's box—filled with art supplies (her favorite), books, a warm winter coat, and toys she'd been dreaming about. "When the box arrived, Maya's face... I'll never forget it. She said 'Mommy, Santa found us!' I just held her and cried." Sarah is now back on her feet, working as a nurse's aide. Maya still talks about that Christmas. "She tells everyone about how Santa found her when she didn't even have a house," Sarah says. "She doesn't know it wasn't Santa. To her, it was magic. And honestly? It was magic to me too."

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