Christmas Hope Awareness Initiative

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The Christmas Hope Awareness Initiative is a statewide outreach led by Project Nehemiah Hawaii to unite churches, businesses, nonprofits, schools, civic organizations, and volunteers in bringing hope to vulnerable children and families throughout the State of Hawaii. 

This initiative is more than providing toys, it is about restoring hope, strengthening families, building community partnerships, and reminding every child that they are seen, valued, and loved. 

As part of this statewide initiative, Project Nehemiah Hawaii is coordinating and overseeing the Christmas toy distribution efforts for Maui and Molokai, working alongside community partners to ensure toys and resources are distributed with integrity, compassion, and purpose to eligible children and families. 

Together, we can believe that when communities unite, hope reaches farther. 

Our Mission: To mobilize communities throughout Hawaii by connecting organizations, churches, businesses, volunteers, and community leaders to serve vulnerable children and families during the Christmas season through collaboration, compassion, and hope. 

Together, we can make a greater impact than any one organization could accomplish alone.

What we need: 

• Host a Community Toy Collection
• Volunteer with us
• Corporate & Community Partnerships

Campaign Start Date: 10/1/2026   Campaign End Date: 12/23/2026

APPLICATION RELATED DATES

Application Open Date: 10/1/2026 (Date campaign begins accepting toy applications) 

Application Close Date: 11/15/2026 (Date campaign stops accepting toy applications)

Application Response Start Date: 11/16/2026 (Date when campaign will begin reviewing and responding to applications.)

Application Response End Date: 11/23/2026 (Date when campaign will complete reviewing and responding to applications.)

DISTRIBUTION DATES

Distribution Start Date: 12/1/2026
First date of toy distribution. Approved applicants will be notified of specific distribution dates and locations. Check website for additional distribution details.

Distribution End Date: 12/15/2026
Date when all toy distributions are expected to be completed.

TOY DROP SITE DATES

Last Collection Date: 12/15/2026
Date campaign will complete pickup from toy drop locations.

If you still have toys that need to be picked up Contact Us to arrange to either have them picked up, or have them dropped off to the campaign.

The Christmas Hope Awareness Initiative is coordinated by Project Nehemiah Hawaii in collaboration with participating community partners. Project Nehemiah Hawaii coordinates and oversees the Christmas toy distribution efforts for Maui and Molokai while supporting collaborative outreach throughout the State of Hawaii. Participating in the initiative does not guarantee approval or receipt of donated toys. Organizations must complete the application process, meet eligibility requirements, and comply with all program's guidelines. Distribution is subject to available inventory and program capacity. Donated items are intended Soley for eligible children and families and may not be sold, exchanged, or used for personal or organizational financial gain. Project Nehemiah Hawaii reserves the right to approve, deny, suspend, or revoke participation when program requirements are not met.