Santa’s Holly Jolly Sleigh Tour Distributes Nearly $30,000 to Local Nonprofits Supporting Children, Families & Those Amplifying Their Voices
Six Organizations Receive Nearly $30,000 in Funds Raised During 2024 Tour. 2025 Beneficiaries to be Announced this Fall.
(Naperville, IL, July 31, 2025) – Santa’s Christmas Charities, a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, is proud to announce the distribution of nearly $30,000 raised during the 2024 Santa’s Holly Jolly Sleigh Tour, presented by Woody Buick GMC of Naperville. In just two years as a charitable organization, the Sleigh Tour has raised a combined total of more than $45,000, with $30,000 raised in 2024 alone to support organizations serving children, families, and those who tell their stories.
Thanks to the generosity of the Naperville community, sponsors, and volunteers, the following six impactful organizations were selected and have received 100% of proceeds because of their unwavering commitment to serving those in need:
- Almost Home Kids – Provides transitional pediatric healthcare in a home-like setting. almosthomekids.org
- Cal’s Angels – Grants wishes, funds research, and raises awareness for pediatric cancer. calsangels.org
- GiGi’s Playhouse Fox Valley – Offers free programming to individuals with Down Syndrome. gigisplayhouse.org
- Maddie’s Mitten March – Provides winter wear to children in need while inspiring youth to take action. mittenmobile.com
- NCTV17 – Naperville’s local TV station, sharing stories that matter to the community. nctv17.org
- Reclaim13 – Works to end child sexual exploitation through prevention and survivor support. reclaim13.org
“The Sleigh Tour is so much more than Santa on a float. It’s a vehicle for joy, connection, and community impact,” said “Mortgage Matt” Doyle of Team Doyle Hulsey (TDH) CrossCountry Mortgage, founder of the Sleigh Tour, and President of Santa’s Christmas Charities. “Thanks to our sponsors, volunteers, and neighbors who lined the streets each night, we’ve turned magical moments into meaningful donations for children and families who need it most.”
Sleigh Tour by the Numbers Through 2024
- 5 years of Santa’s Holly Jolly Sleigh Tour
- 12 Naperville neighborhood routes over 12 magical nights each year
- 80+ Naperville neighborhoods visited each year
- 45,000+ Raised in 2 Years
- $30,000 Raised in 2024 alone
- 100% volunteer run
- Thousands of smiles and core memories made
Looking Ahead: 2025 Tour and Beneficiaries
The planning for the 2025 Santa’s Holly Jolly Sleigh Tour is already underway. The next round of nonprofit beneficiaries will be announced in October 2025. Community members and organizations are encouraged to nominate deserving nonprofits that align with the tour’s mission by emailing SantasSleighTour@gmail.com.
About Santa’s Sleigh Tour & Santa’s Christmas Charities
Santa’s Christmas Charities is the nonprofit organization behind Santa’s Holly Jolly Sleigh Tour, an annual grassroots parade that brings holiday magic directly to the streets of Naperville. What began as a simple idea during the pandemic has grown into a beloved community tradition, made possible by incredible partners: Team Doyle/Hulsey CrossCountry Mortgage, IBEW Local 701, PowerForward DuPage, The Branch Moms Community, Career & Networking Center, and CoDo Marketing.
Each year, the Sleigh Tour invites the community to get involved through sponsorships, Santa Stops, volunteer opportunities, and donations. Whether you ride along with Santa or cheer from the curb, your support helps spread joy and make a real impact.
Founded in 2023, Santa’s Christmas Charities is a registered 501(c)(3) committed to supporting nonprofits that serve children, families, and those that tell their stories. Learn more and get involved at santassleightour.org.
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MEDIA CONTACT
Colleen Doyle
630.222.8176
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