Santa’s Workshop

Each December BigHouse hosts a FREE shopping event for foster and adoptive families in our area. This event provides Christmas presents for kids in care, kids adopted out of care and biological children of foster and adoptive parents. We typically have over 150 families participate and serve over 400 children at this event.

BigHouse collects new toys and gift items specifically for this event each year. Donations can be made directly to BigHouse or to collection sites around town. If you are interested in hosting a collection, email bighouse@ourbighouse.org for more info.

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2024 Collection Sites

  • BigHouse Foundation

  • Clayton Homes

  • KidStrong Auburn

  • Opelika Sportsplex

  • Auburn Church of Christ

  • Mando

  • Phenix Senior Living Community

  • AU Industrial and Systems Engineering Dep.

  • First Methodist Church of Opelika

  • Grace ChurchAU Speech and Language Group

  • Precious Cargo

  • GiGi's Cupcakes

  • Make Your Move

  • O Town Ice Cream

  • Burn Nutrition

  • Smith Station Baptist Church

  • Southern Union Nursing

  • Michael Allen Homes

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Gift Ideas & Drop Off Info

All gifts can be dropped off to one of the listed collection sites or at BigHouse (1400 Grand National Parkway in Opelika) directly. Gifts need to be returned by Thursday, December 5th.

Need help picking out what gifts to donate? See the flyer below or check out our Amazon Wishlist!

want to give or volunteer?

BigHouse works with donation partners throughout the year to prepare for this event, however, most donations are collected during November and early December. If you or your business, organization or church would like to partner as a collection site or donation partner, please let us know! If you are interested in volunteering at this year’s event, we would love to have you! Email us at bighouse@ourbighouse.org for more information.