Santa’s Holly Jolly Sleigh Tour Distributes Nearly $50,000 to Local Nonprofits Supporting Children, Families & Those Amplifying Their Voices
Local Organizations Receive Nearly $50,000 in Funds Raised During 2025 Tour.
(Naperville, IL, April 14, 2026) – Santa’s Christmas Charities, a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, is proud to announce the distribution of nearly $50,000 raised during the 2025 Santa’s Holly Jolly Sleigh Tour, presented by Woody Buick GMC of Naperville. In just three years as a charitable organization, the Sleigh Tour has raised a combined total of more than $95,000, with nearly half raised in 2025 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 organizations will received 100% of proceeds because of their unwavering commitment to serving those in need:
Alive Center,
Cal's Angels,
Career & Networking Center,
Gigi's Playhouse Fox Valley,
Grow Wellness Foundation,
Inside Out Club,
Max’s Mission,
Mays Music Center of Excellence,
Naperville Police Foundation,
Naperville Professional Firefighters for a Cause,
Naperville Youth Club,
Naperville Community Television (NCTV17), and
The Branch Giving Tree.
“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 2025
- 6 years of Santa’s Holly Jolly Sleigh Tour
- 12 Naperville neighborhood routes over 12 magical nights each year
- 80+ Naperville neighborhoods visited each year
- $95,000+ raised in 3 years
- 100% volunteer run
- Thousands upon thousands of smiles and core memories made
Looking Ahead: 2026 Tour and Beneficiaries
The planning for the 2026 Santa’s Holly Jolly Sleigh Tour is already underway. Community members and organizations are encouraged to nominate deserving Naperville area 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 amplify 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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