Season of Giving

An IU Indianapolis tradition

Helping families in our community

The Season of Giving brings holiday joy to our neighbors in the community! Each year, IU Indianapolis students, faculty, staff, alumni, and community partners brighten the holidays for local families. In partnership with Hawthorne Community Center and Christamore House, sponsors are matched with families who have shared their holiday wish lists. This helps make their season merry and bright. Sign up today to sponsor a family or volunteer for Collection Day and help spread holiday cheer!

Bring Holiday Joy in 2026!

Sign up for the 2026 Season of Giving using the form below.

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Want to Volunteer?

Help with Collection Day in early December and other event support.

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Important dates

Early to Mid-November: Pairing of individuals/families and campus partners 

Early December: Collection of gifts on campus

Who we help

Watch the videos below to learn more about how the Hawthorne Community Center and Christamore House, two community centers that IU Indianapolis has partnered with for years, serve their communities.

Have a question?

Reach out to us at season@iu.edu.