This Giving Tuesday, you're invited to join Globe Santa and the Boston Globe Foundation to provide joy for a growing number of children and families in need. Your donation will provide a personalized Globe Santa gift box for a child that includes toys, books, games, and warm winter gear.

In its 70th season, Globe Santa is gearing up to deliver gift boxes to thousands of children in communities across Massachusetts. In addition to addressing critical needs, Globe Santa gift boxes provide a dual service of delivering holiday joy and building children's self-esteem. We invite you to read more about the history of Globe Santa.

Linda Henry, chief executive officer of Boston Globe Media Partners and chairman of the Boston Globe Foundation, expressed her heartfelt appreciation for Globe Santa and its supporters.

"Being a part of the Globe Santa community is truly special, and every year, our team is even more committed to delivering gift boxes that include kid-friendly toys, books, games, and surprises for each child who is a part of our program. Our mission is to deliver excitement and joy to children and families requiring additional support during a time of year that is challenging for so many in our region."

All donations go directly to support Globe Santa.

This year, not unlike years past, Globe Santa received over 15,000 letters from guardians, parents, grandparents, aunts and uncles who are struggling to meet basic needs for their children. Toys and books are luxuries that many cannot afford. With your support, we can bring joy to children and families in need during a challenging holiday season.

Read more about the families in need and the community impact of Globe Santa:

"Your support would help ease the stress we are carrying and would bring light and hope to our home."

"It's because of your kindness and the generosity of everyone who supports Globe Santa that families like mine can experience special moments together."

"The gifts you send are more than just presents; they represent hope, care, and reminder that we're not alone."

"Globe Santa gifts would do so much more than provide a moment of fun. They would be a tangible sign of kindness and community."

"Thank you for your kindness and for keeping the spirit of the holidays alive for so many families."