A beloved tradition is returning to the Tampa area this holiday season, promising to spread joy to thousands of children and families. One Hope United is kicking off its annual Holiday Hope Express, a festive event designed to deliver gifts and holiday cheer across the region.
**Spreading Holiday Cheer Through the Holiday Hope Express**
Led by the nonprofit organization One Hope United, the Holiday Hope Express runs through December 12. Its mission is to provide gifts and holiday tidings to as many as 10,000 children and families in need around Tampa Bay.
One Hope United serves as a foster care and adoption services agency for the region, but during the holiday season, its focus turns to making the holidays brighter for children through its signature gift drive.
**How Local Businesses and Community Members Can Help**
The Holiday Hope Express is primarily a toy drive, with a special emphasis on encouraging employers and organizations throughout Tampa Bay to organize their own drives in their workplaces or communities. Gifts collected are then delivered to central donation points managed by One Hope United.
Local businesses can also contribute by making monetary donations online. “Every toy makes a difference,” says Damon Cates, President and CEO of One Hope United. “The Holiday Hope Express is a way for our community to come together and brighten the holidays for children who need it most.”
**Resources for Organizing a Holiday Drive**
To help businesses and groups get involved, One Hope United offers a variety of resources. Their Holiday Hope Express website features helpful tools like the “Hope Conductor Toolkit,” which provides step-by-step instructions for starting an internal toy drive campaign.
Support materials are available, including social media assets, suggested gift lists, and downloadable flyers to promote drives in the workplace or community.
**Key Dates and Recommendations**
One Hope United recommends that participating companies wrap up their collection drives by December 5, ensuring that all gifts are delivered to the nonprofit by December 12. For donors looking for guidance, the suggested shopping budget for each child ranges between $25 and $50.
**Get Involved Today**
The Holiday Hope Express offers a meaningful way for the Tampa Bay community to unite and make a difference this season. For more information on how to participate or to make a donation, visit the [Holiday Hope Express website](#).
Help One Hope United bring holiday joy to local children and families—every gift truly counts!
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