Dear  Santa Claus Anonymous Sponsors,

Welcome to Santa Claus Anonymous [SCA], a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization.  We are so glad to have an opportunity to have a word with you.  Here at SCA, our mission is to “Give A Child A Christmas”, and with our sponsors, we have been able to serve the children of Baltimore City for more than 86 years. For children and families that have fallen on hard times and financial burdens, a gift at Christmas can be a crucial turning point in their lives.  Giving a gift at Christmas can be one of the greatest feelings of happiness for a child and may be the spark that ignites  a childs belief that anything is possible; offering; the hope they need to push forward into a brighter tomorrow. This impact is what drives each sponsor to support our mission to “Give A Child A Christmas”.  In fact, this mission is the very reason I became a part of this organization.

I’ve been a Baltimore city resident my entire life. I am a graduate of Western High School, earned my Baccalaureate Degree from Coppin State University and am currently pursing my master’s degree. With the joys of these accomplishments,  I feel most strongly about my role at SCA as president.  Christmas was a special time for my siblings and me.  I can still close my eyes and experience the joy, the excitement and love I felt especially at Christmas.  I gladly took on this position as SCA  president to propel the traditions and mission of SCA so that other children and families could experience those same nostalgic moments that I still hold in my heart.  I have been a board member for 7yrs,  became president in 2017, and have had the wonderful opportunity to witness the smiles, the joy and laughter from the families we have served over the years.

Santa Claus Anonymous [SCA] traces its inspiration back 86 years to a charity event organized by Theodore R McKelvin, head of the Baltimore Junior Chamber of Commerce [Baltimore JCs]. This 1934 fundraiser was created so that financially distressed families with the children in Baltimore City could have a Christmas filled with hope, joy, and love.

This fundraiser has evolved into a movement that has helped SCA to facilitate our mission to “Give A Child A Christmas”. Funds received gives families hope through troubled times, strength to forge ahead and offers a life changing experience.  As this year especially (2020), the world is experiencing the effects of a pandemic and it is our plan to continue to propel ahead with help from all of our wonderful sponsors.

This year has shown itself to be an  unprecedented time of uncertainty while concerns remain the same;  we are committed to helping as many children and families as possible with the help of sponsors like you.  No gift or donation would ever be too small.   It takes the commitment of our sponsors during this holiday season to help put a smile on a child’s face and bring joy to numerous families.

A family’s dignity is especially important which brings up the idea of anonymity.  Families that receive your contribution or gift will never know who has contributed, nor will you know the names of the families.  In fact, we feel this is the one of the best ways to show the true spirit of Christmas.  Supporting Santa Claus Anonymous is giving a gift from the heart.

Santa Claus Anonymous is not limited to Christmas.  Our organization has events throughout the year.  Many of our volunteers take part in our Annual Wine/Beer Tasting, Mayor’s Christmas Parade,  Marathon Football, and many other events held throughout the year.  Therefore, choosing SCA to allocate your charitable donations, volunteer your time, or donate your gifts, will benefit the families and children year long.  Please take a few minutes and travel through our website and you will find that we offer many ways to donate, participate, fundraise, and volunteer.

We appreciate your consideration and thank you in advance for your sponsorship to SCA.

Gail Hamlet
President