Hope in the Hood

For eight years, Hope Church has been blessed to serve the children in our underserved neighborhood with a festive Christmas celebration. 

The party will include face painting, jump houses, gifts, and food, and will conclude with a raffle for bicycles.

Event Date: December 5th, 2026

10am-12pm

Donate Here

Register your child here!

*Registration deadline is November 15, 2026*

If you have any questions, email info@hopechurchturlock.org

or call 209-667-1191

A parent or guardian must be present in order for your child to receive a gift

A Christmas giving opportunity for Turlock’s underserved children.  Hope in the Hood was founded eight years ago, and, initially, we were blessed to serve approximately 50 children in our westside community by providing gifts to celebrate Christmas. What began as an extension of love grew into meeting a vital community need.  Last year we were blessed to serve 386 children.  This year, we hope to provide Christmas gifts to an estimated 500 children.

What is Hope in the Hood?

Hope Church is an inner-city church in the southwest quadrant of Turlock that serves our needy community in many ways. We offer ongoing food and clothing distribution and an annual back-to-school event giving brand-new school shoes, haircuts, food, and fun. At Christmastime, we do it again, but this time with presents!

Who is Hope?

Many of the children we serve live beneath the poverty line, and do not have enough for basic supplies such as food, clothing, or for some, a place to live.  Some children may have a parent in prison, or are being raised by a single parent, or grandparent.  Except for the kindness of those that can help, Christmas can look very bleak.

Who’s in the “Hood”?

We are asking you to come alongside us through donations to help provide Christmas to the needy children of Turlock. We'd be honored to recognize your organization as a key supporter and provider in this year's Hope in the Hood, or we can keep your contribution confidential, should you desire.

Thank you for your consideration and contribution to help meet this need.  Your support will help children experience joy this Christmas season.

How can you help?

FAQ

  • Use the link to give (top of this page) - please indicate that the gift is to be used for Hope in the Hood.

  • Register each of your children in the online form above.

If you are interested in being a donor, and need more information, complete this form:

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