Holiday Heroes

Your Guide to Giving During the Holidays

The holidays can look different for children and teens in foster care.

A child or teen may be celebrating the holidays with a foster family, kinship caregiver or another supportive adult. They may be spending their first holiday season in a new home. Their family may also be working toward safely reunifying.

Holiday Heroes gives community members a way to come alongside children, teens and the people caring for them during this season.

When you give, you help create opportunities for joy and connection during a meaningful time of year.

What Does It Mean To Be a Holiday Hero?

A Holiday Hero is someone who chooses to show up for a child or teen during the holiday season. For youth in foster care, the holidays can come during a time of change as they adjust to a new home, school or community and work toward safely reunifying with their families.

Holiday Heroes brings our community together to help children and teens feel connected, appreciated and celebrated. You might choose gifts from a child’s personal wish list, shop an online wish list that supports multiple youth or make a financial contribution.

The Simple Process for Becoming a Holiday Hero

Where Can I Drop Off My Holiday Hero Gifts?

Give from wherever you are.

ind your selected location below for the address, drop-off instructions and contact information.

If you need to make arrangements outside of the listed hours, please contact the person listed for your location.

All Holiday Hero gifts and donations must be received by December 9, 2026.

Chanute

KVC Kansas Office

Address:
801 W Main St, Chanute, KS 66720

Drop-off:
Please contact Sherry at (620) 687-5364 or Toni at (620) 670-5842 to schedule your drop-off.

Have questions?
Call Lance at 785-207-3403.

Hiawatha

KVC Kansas Office

Address:
120 East Lodge Rd, Hiawatha, KS 66434

Phone: 785-685-0751

Office hours:
Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-12 p.m. and 1-5 p.m.

Have questions?
Call Shawna at 785-288-0770.

Lawrence

KVC Kansas Office

Address:
2701 W 6th St, Lawrence, KS 66049

Phone: 785-331-4200

Office hours:
Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.

Note:
If these hours don't work with your schedule, please call Chelsea at 913-444-2155.

Have questions?
Call Lauren at 785-588-0445.

Olathe

KVC Kansas Office - Ball Event Center

Address:
21350 W 153rd St, Olathe, KS 66061

Phone: 913-499-8100

Office hours:
Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Sunday, Dec. 6, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Wednesday, Dec. 9, 9 a.m.-7 p.m.

Note:
Look for the Holiday Hero banner and designated parking spots on the north side of the building.

Have questions?
Call the office at 913-499-8100.

Ottawa

Westminster Presbyterian Church

Address:
401 W 13th St, Ottawa, KS 66067

Phone: 785-242-1824

Office hours:
Monday-Thursday, 8:30 a.m.-12 p.m. and 1-5:15 p.m.

Note:
Drop off donations at the entrance on the north end of the building by the fenced playground area. If you need assistance, please call Donna at 785-242-1824.

Have questions?
Call Jesi at 816-541-1133.

Pittsburg

KVC Kansas Office

Address:
105 W 7th St, Pittsburg, KS 66762

Drop-off:
Please contact Sherry at (620) 687-5364 or Toni at (620) 670-5842 to schedule your drop-off.

Have questions?
Call Lance at 785-207-3403.

Topeka

KVC Kansas Office

Address:
419 SW 29th St, Topeka, KS 66611

Enter through the circle drive front door and look for the Holiday Hero drop-off banner.

Phone: 785-409-6801

Office hours:
Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Extended hours by appointment:
Saturday, Dec. 5, 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
Wednesday, Dec. 9, 9 a.m.-7 p.m.

Note:
If these hours don't work with your schedule, please call or text Chelsea at 913-444-2155 to arrange a drop-off.

Have questions?
Call the office at 785-409-6801.

Wichita

KVC Kansas Office

Address:
225 N Market St, Ste 225, Wichita, KS 67202

Drop-off:
Please contact Sherry at (620) 687-5364 or Nicole at 620-687-5699 to schedule your drop-off.

Have questions?
Call Lance at 785-207-3403.

How Can I Help?

Choose the way that works for you.

Sponsor a Wish List

Choose a child or teen and shop for gifts from their wish list.

Shop an Online Wishlist

Purchase requested items through an online wishlist.

Make a Donation

Your financial gift can support Holiday Heroes and help KVC meet holiday needs.

Host a Toy Drive

Bring your workplace, school, organization or community group together to collect gifts.

Holiday Heroes in Our Community

See what happens when people come together.

Holiday Heroes is made possible by people across our communities who choose to give their time, resources and support during the holiday season.

Ready to Become a Holiday Hero?

Choose how you’d like to help.

Find the Holiday Heroes option that works for you and take the next step.

We are getting ready to launch Holiday Heroes for 2026. Check back October 1, 2026!