Winter Open House
Each December, the Winter Open House creates a welcoming day of gifts, food, activities, and connection for survivor families.
Help Make Winter Open House Possible
Each December, the NDS team brings together hundreds of survivors and children for a day of celebration, connection, and practical support.
Survivor families can choose new books and stuffed animals, receive gift cards to help meet their families' needs, and enjoy food and activities together.
Community drives, volunteers, donors, and sponsors make the day possible.
Our 2026 Goals
$25,000 in Donated Gift Cards
Gift cards give survivors the flexibility to purchase what their family needs most — from groceries and clothing to household and children's items.
1,500 New Books
We're collecting new books for children and teens in grades K–12. Books in English, Spanish, Vietnamese, and Tagalog are always appreciated.
1,000 New Stuffed Animals
We're collecting new stuffed animals and plush toys for children attending Winter Open House.
Host a Winter Open House Drive
Drives are one of the most important ways our community makes Winter Open House possible.
Bring together your workplace, school, faith community, neighborhood, family, civic group, or friends to collect:
$25 Gift Cards · New Books · New Stuffed Animals
Visit our Drives page for current needs, guidelines, and information about bringing donations to NDS.
Host a Drive
Sponsor Winter Open House
Sponsors help make the full event possible, including gift cards, food, activities, supplies, and other support for survivor families. Sponsorship is also a meaningful way for businesses, organizations, and community partners to stand with survivors and support the work of Next Door Solutions.
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Volunteer at Winter Open House
We need volunteers to help make Winter Open House possible. Join us to prepare donations, set up the space, support family activities, and help the event run smoothly. Individuals and groups are welcome, and there are several ways to pitch in before and during the event.
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Learn About Event Sponsorship
Event sponsorship connects your company or organization with a visible community commitment to survivor support. Opportunities may include recognition, employee engagement, tickets, and customized benefits.
FAQs
Clear answers to common questions. You can also contact us directly for support or more information.
Winter Open House is a private event for survivor families connected with Next Door Solutions. It is not open to the public, and participant privacy is protected.
You can host a donation drive, give gift cards, new books or new stuffed animals, volunteer when opportunities are available, or become a corporate or community partner.
Our goals are $25,000 in gift cards, 1,500 new K–12 books, and 1,000 new stuffed animals. Books in English, Spanish, Vietnamese and Tagalog are especially appreciated.
Donations can be delivered to our community office at 1400 Parkmoor Avenue, Suite 120, San Jose, during designated donation hours.
Yes. Workplaces, schools, faith communities, families and community groups are welcome to organize drives. Visit our Drives page for current needs and guidelines.
Corporate and Community partners help make Winter Open House possible. All funds raised offset our costs for direct assistance provided through gift cards.
Yes! Fill out the volunteer interest form and we will be in touch!
