The Holiday Care Challenge is a community donation initiative where families, workplaces, schools, and local groups collect essential items for children supported by Suncoast Voices for Children. Instead of exchanging white elephant gifts, guests simply bring one item to donate. Everything collected stays in Pinellas and Pasco counties.

All items go directly to Suncoast Voices for Children, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that supports abused, abandoned, and neglected children involved with the child welfare system. Donations help fill emergency needs when no other resources are available.

The Holiday Care Challenge benefits children living in Pinellas and Pasco counties, where Suncoast Voices operates four supply closets used by Child Protection Investigators every day.

The Holiday Care Challenge benefits children living in Pinellas and Pasco counties, where Suncoast Voices operates four supply closets used by Child Protection Investigators every day.

Registering only takes a minute. Use our online form here to share the basic details about your event so we can send you resources for your guests and help coordinate drop-off or pickup options. Registration also allows us plan December pickup routes in Pinellas and Pasco counties.

Almost any gathering can become a Holiday Care Challenge event. Family holiday parties, office celebrations, church groups, PTAs, school clubs, service organizations, condo socials, and neighborhood block parties can all invite guests to bring one essential item to donate.

High need items include diapers, baby wipes, diaper cream, baby bottles, toothbrushes, toothpaste, shampoo, conditioner, body wash, ethnic hair products and other baby and toddler items. 

Other needed items include twin bedding, pack-n-play cribs and sheets, as well as all sizes (infant to age 18) of pajamas, socks, and underwear.

These essentials are requested daily by Child Protection Investigators and help support children during emergencies and transitions.

After you register, you will receive a printable flyer, a digital list of suggested items, and graphics you can share by text, email, or social media. Many hosts simply say something like, “Instead of white elephant gifts, please bring one essential item to donate.”

Please register your donation drive here so that we can often help coordinate a pickup in December. After your event, you will receive an email with simple instructions to schedule a pick-up date.

All donated items should be dropped off directly to Suncoast Voices for Children so they can be sorted, stocked, and distributed to children in Pinellas and Pasco counties. If you would like to schedule a drop off time or need help coordinating where to bring your items, please contact Executive Director Amber Slusser for assistance.

Amber can be reached at:
aslusser@suncoastvoices.org
727-275-0066 (office)
727-433-7411 (cell)

She will help you arrange a convenient drop off time and provide the most current information for the closest supply closet or receiving location.

Yes. Bulk donations, surplus inventory, and couponer stockpiles are very helpful when they match the list of high need essentials. If Suncoast Voices is unable to use certain items due to limited storage space, they may be able to refer you to another local nonprofit that can make use of your donation.

Other needed items include twin bedding, pack-n-play cribs and sheets, as well as all sizes (infant to age 18) of pajamas, socks, and underwear.

These essentials are requested daily by Child Protection Investigators and help support children during emergencies and transitions.

If an item is new and appropriate for children or teens, it is very likely welcome. If you are unsure, reach out before your event and we can help you decide. When an item is not a good fit for the supply closets, we will do our best to suggest another local organization that can benefit from it.

Yes. You can shop from the Amazon, Target, or Walmart wishlists created for Suncoast Voices for Children. Items ship directly to their team and help keep the four supply closets stocked for Child Protection Investigators to use throughout the year.
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The Holiday Care Challenge is a community service project sponsored by St. Pete Shopping Company.
The Holiday Care Challenge and St. Pete Shopping Company are not accepting monetary donations
Financial donations are accepted directly by Suncoast Voices for Children on their website. Monetary gifts help pay for urgent needs, safety items, and special situations where children require immediate support that cannot wait for a donation drive.

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Yes. Suncoast Voices for Children is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Eligible donations made directly to Suncoast Voices are tax deductible. For specific tax questions, please consult your tax professional.

Yes. You can shop from the Amazon, Target, or Walmart wishlists created for Suncoast Voices for Children. Items ship directly to their team and help keep the four supply closets stocked for Child Protection Investigators to use throughout the year.
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The Holiday Care Challenge is a community service project sponsored by St. Pete Shopping Company.
The Holiday Care Challenge and St. Pete Shopping Company are not accepting monetary donations
Financial donations are accepted directly by Suncoast Voices for Children on their website. Monetary gifts help pay for urgent needs, safety items, and special situations where children require immediate support that cannot wait for a donation drive.

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Yes. Suncoast Voices for Children is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Eligible donations made directly to Suncoast Voices are tax deductible. For specific tax questions, please consult your tax professional.

Yes. You can shop from the Amazon, Target, or Walmart wishlists created for Suncoast Voices for Children. Items ship directly to their team and help keep the four supply closets stocked for Child Protection Investigators to use throughout the year.
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The Holiday Care Challenge is a community service project sponsored by St. Pete Shopping Company.
The Holiday Care Challenge and St. Pete Shopping Company are not accepting monetary donations
Financial donations are accepted directly by Suncoast Voices for Children on their website. Monetary gifts help pay for urgent needs, safety items, and special situations where children require immediate support that cannot wait for a donation drive.

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Yes. Suncoast Voices for Children is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Eligible donations made directly to Suncoast Voices are tax deductible. For specific tax questions, please consult your tax professional.