With Grateful Hearts: Thank You to Our Winter Wonderland Community
Winter Wonderland would not exist without the incredible generosity, time, and love poured out by our community. This event was more than a party—it was a moment of safety, joy, dignity, and belonging for families who needed it most. Every smile, every warm meal, and every gift was made possible because you showed up.
We extend our deepest gratitude to:
Papa Murphy’s, for generously providing pizza that helped turn our gathering into a shared family meal
Starbucks, for the coffee and cups that kept hands warm and spirits lifted
Smith’s, for the fresh salads, sodas, and cookies that rounded out our meal with care
Walmart’s SparkGood Community Grant, for investing in our mission and making Winter Wonderland possible on a larger, more meaningful scale
We are profoundly thankful for the individual donors who gave financially—your gifts met real needs and created real moments of relief and joy for families in crisis.
To everyone who adopted a child or an entire family—thank you for stepping directly into the lives of others and making the holidays brighter in a deeply personal way.
A special thank you to:
Santa – Nichole Ortiz
Chocolatier – Luis
And to the many others whose names may not appear on a list but whose impact is woven into every detail—those who gave their time, dropped off donations, cooked pizza, built and decorated gingerbread houses, set up, cleaned up, organized, encouraged, and served—you are the heartbeat of this community.
Because of you, children felt celebrated. Parents felt supported. Families felt seen. Winter Wonderland was not just an event—it was a reminder that when a community comes together, hope multiplies.
With sincere gratitude,
Emma L. Shows
Director, LYDIA, Inc.
Empowering Families in Crisis
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