Christmas Wishes Family Sponsorship Program
Bring joy, dignity, and hope to families rebuilding their lives.
Christmas Wishes is Catholic Charities’ ministry, St. Patrick Center’s annual family sponsorship program, helping more than 450 people we serve and their families celebrate Christmas. Many of these families are experiencing their first Christmas in homes of their own. Your generosity ensures they experience joy, dignity, and hope this holiday season.
How It Works
Step 1 — Sign up
Choose the number of individuals or families you’d like to support. Each household you sponsor has its own wish list, which we’ll send to you directly after you sign up.
Step 2 — Shop for gifts
Purchase two gifts per person, spending about $40–$50 per person.
Step 3 — Deliver wrapped gifts
Drop off wrapped gifts at:
St. Patrick Center, 800 N. Tucker Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63101
Gift Drop-off Dates:
Friday, December 12 | 9:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
Saturday, December 13 | 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Other Ways to Help
$20 Gift Cards
Target or Schnucks cards are especially helpful for clients in our Shamrock Club and Women’s Night programs, who celebrate Christmas on-site with staff.
Santa Shop Gifts
Shop our 2025 Gift Ideas List and donate new, unwrapped gifts to our center. These items are used to create a joyful Christmas experience for additional clients and families.
Make a Donation
Prefer to give financially? Donate online and select “Other” from the drop-down menu, then write “Christmas Wishes” in the memo line.
Questions?
Contact Olivia Karnes at oliviakarnes@stpatrickcenter.org or (314) 802-5493.