Holiday Helpers
c/o Bruce Ross
Director
10800 Old St. Augustine Rd #204
Jacksonville, Florida 32257

Web: www.HolidayHelpersJax.org
Email: JacksonvilleHolidayHelpers@gmail.com

Holiday Helpers is a organization committed to making the holidays special for children directly affected by or infected with HIV or AIDS. No child will be turned down based on gender, race, or religious background.
Currently we work with two health organization Rainbow Clinic of Shands, Jacksonville and North Florida AIDS Network. If you are in need of public assistance please contact one of these organizations to see how the community can help you.


History
Holiday Helpers was formed back in 1980 under the name Santa's Pals. In 1999 the organization grew to encompass over five counties and 700 children and adults. With the need growing fast and the donations at a slower pace the members of Santa's Pals knew the mission statement needed to change.
In 2000 Santa's Pals decided to change the mission statement to "An organization committed to helping children affected by or infected with HIV and AIDS". With that modification the organization decided to open to a more diverse crowd by changing it's name from a Christian symbol to an eclectic name, Holiday Helpers. With these few modifications Holiday Helpers has continued a stabilized grow keeping in mind what the holidays are all about, the children.

This organization only survives with the help of its donations and volunteers. Over the past 7 years we've cut to a 10% operational fee leaving more money for growth and outreach. Together, Holiday Helpers and the citizens of the Jacksonville area are making the holidays more special then ever for children directly affected by or infected with HIV and AIDS.