A unique initiative in Tarrant County is promoting charitable giving this Christmas season. The Greatest Gift Catalog Ever, partnered with NBC 5 and Telemundo 39, showcases 26 local organizations and allows donors to choose 'gifts' addressing real community needs. Matching funds double the impact of donations, and gift cards provide flexibility for recipients. Santa Claus himself is spreading holiday cheer at The Shops at Clearfork, with all proceeds benefiting the featured nonprofits.
With just two days until Christmas , a local initiative in Tarrant County is encouraging residents to consider a unique way to spread joy this holiday season. NBC 5 and Telemundo 39 are teaming up with The Greatest Gift Catalog Ever. This year, 26 Tarrant County-based organizations are featured in the catalog, supporting causes from medical care for children and seniors to education and hunger programs.
The catalog allows donors to choose from a variety of 'gifts' that address real needs within the community. What's more, many of these gifts are matched with matching funds, doubling the impact of every donation. If you're unsure where to contribute, gift cards are available so recipients can select the charity that resonates most with them. It's an opportunity not just for giving, but also for teaching children the importance of philanthropy. Santa has been spreading holiday cheer at The Shops at Clearfork, where all his proceeds benefit the nonprofits featured in the catalog. Santa believes in the power of generosity, which he says is the key to staying on the 'nice list.' 'Generosity is one of the things that we all share, and that's what keeps you on the nice list,' said Santa. 'Sometimes I hear very special messages. Some children are so giving, that they say, 'I don't want anything for Christmas. I just want other children to have wonderful things.'' Since 2020, the Santa program at The Shops at Clearfork has raised more than $200,000 for local charities, demonstrating the community's dedication to supporting those in need. “We need to care for people. We always need to care for one another and Santa has always believed that,” said Santa. As the holidays draw near, Christine Jones from The Greatest Gift Catalog Ever reminds everyone that while the catalog is a holiday tradition, it's open year-round. 'Even though we're a holiday catalog, we're open all year long, so it's a great way to donate whenever you feel generous, not just during the holidays,' she said
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