Last year, we took a huge leap of faith and expanded Operation Santa into a statewide initiative — and what an incredible experience it was! Watching Iowans rally around foster and kinship families to create meaningful, joy-filled Christmas memories was nothing short of inspiring. In 2024, Operation Santa supported 2,616 kids from all 99 Iowa counties. Thanks to the generosity of donors, sponsors, and volunteers, every one of those children felt seen, valued, and celebrated.

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