There are needy children writing letters to Santa this season, whose wishes will go unanswered – Unless you step in. Here’s how. Santa For A Day is just that: a means for people who “have” to become Santa for kids who have not. Our aim is to reach into ​Milwaukee’s most underserved areas and by example show the power of goodness in the face of adversity. Santa for a Day is collecting letters from underprivileged kids living in Milwaukee. We have a website on which you can make their dreams come true on Christmas morning – browse letters, gifts, or simply let Santa decide – but most important is the joy you can bring, where it otherwise might not happen. We’re a non-profit, so your generosity goes straight to the children.

Santa for a Day fulfills letters to Santa from disadvantaged kids. Teaching youngsters the power of the pen… and then rewarding their efforts, by translating their wishes into reality, helping them author a different, more positive narrative about life, one sparked by optimism and the vision of a brighter future

Learn More About SFAD and the Families We Serve

Santa for a Day is a certified 501 (c) (3) Public Charity and we answer letters to Santa from disadvantaged kids. Founded in 2018, we partnered with the Chicago Housing Authority had a very successful test. In 2019, we grew that model adding Milwaukee and Detroit. We are now supported by the NFL and NBA at the local level, and just recently reached strategic partnerships with the Housing Authorities of Atlanta, Boston and Philadelphia. Strengthened by generous donations, community involvement, we are focused on growth. Our mission has never been more important and with your help, we hope to expand our reach to a total of 10 cities by 2023.

“Santa for a Day has been a godsend for Milwaukee’s at-risk youth.

The program reinforces the importance of literacy by encouraging the youngsters to learn the power of putting pen to paper. More importantly, the outpouring of love and generosity has helped alter the children’s narrative about the holiday season by imbuing it with hope and joy.

This really is an inspiring modern ‘Christmas miracle!”

– Ken Barbeau, Director of Community Programs & Services

Housing Authority of the City of Milwaukee

Volunteers make our work a success. We hope you will consider the many ways to give of your time: Letter writing events: assist younger children in writing their letters to Santa. Identifying gifts: Johnny wants a red fire truck, but which red fire truck is it? Gift-wrapping: Packages arrive at SFAD HQ and need to be quickly wrapped and shipped. Fundraising Events: With a return to normalcy, there will be many opportunities to support. Please check back here in September to get involved in 2021 holiday campaign.