Cornerstone Christmas is our favorite time of the year! This annual event gives the gift of Christmas to 350 local children in Celina, Gunter, Prosper, and now parts of Frisco ISD.
Families are invited, by the schools, to apply through the free & reduced lunch programs. After vetting applications and gathering documentation, 350 children are selected to experience a Christmas filled with hope and joy.
At the event, parents shop for their children completely free of charge. Each child receives:
🎁 4 hand-picked gifts (wrapped on-site with the help of volunteers)
🎄 A Christmas tree & decorations (if needed)
🥫 Food for the holiday break & Christmas dinner
🧦 A stuffed stocking
👕 A cozy sweatshirt
📖 A Bible
This program takes months of preparation and relies on generous donations, countless volunteers, and plenty of prayer. Together, we can make Christmas morning unforgettable for hundreds of children right here in our community!
Be a Host Family 🤝
One of the most meaningful ways to serve at Cornerstone Christmas is by becoming a Host Family.
As a Host Family, you’ll walk alongside a parent as they shop for their children. You’ll help them:
Select and shop for gifts
Wrap presents with care
Carry everything to their car with joy
This role is about more than just helping—it’s about creating a warm, supportive environment while respecting the privacy and dignity of each family.
We’re looking for individuals and/or families to serve as Host Families on Saturday, December 13th. This is a wonderful opportunity to volunteer together and experience the true spirit of giving this Christmas.
Host a Drive 🎁
Want to make a big impact this Christmas? Rally your friends, coworkers, church group, or business to host a collection drive for Cornerstone Christmas!
We’re in need of:
🎁 New toys for children ages 5 and up
👕 Sweatshirts (youth XS through adult XXL)
🎀 Wrapping supplies (wrapping paper, tape, bows, tags)
Drives are a fun and meaningful way to get your group involved and directly support local families. Every toy, sweatshirt, and roll of wrapping paper helps make Christmas morning special for one of the 350 children we’re serving this year.
If your group would like to host a drive, we’d love to partner with you!
👉 Contact Jennifer Wattenbarger to host a drive!
Be a Part of the Joy ✨
Can’t host a drive or serve as a Host Family? You can still help make Christmas morning magical!
We’ve created an Amazon & Target Gift Wish List filled with the toys, sweatshirts, and supplies we need most. Shopping from the list is a simple way to give back—and your gift will go straight into the hands of a local child this Christmas.
Every donation, big or small, helps us bring joy, dignity, and hope to families right here in our community.
Be a Sponsor 🎄
We’re looking for sponsors to help make Cornerstone Christmas possible! Your support provides gifts, food, and holiday joy to over 300 local children and their families.
Take a look at our 2025 Sponsorship Opportunities to see how you or your business can get involved. Email Jen Lutes for more details!
