07/09/2026
It is officially that time of the year believe it or not 😱🎅🏿 we are now looking for SPONSORS to help put together our FOURTH annual Santa Experience! (This post is not for booking, just for sponsors/volunteers)-booking will open next week.
The Santa Experience is something I created with the help of MANY, with the goal of giving the black and brown children in our community an experience with a Santa that looks like them. This event focuses on the importance of diversity & inclusivity within our community and leaves a life long impression on the children and their families.
Last year with the help of our sponsors we were able to keep the event at a low cost of only $15 to the families!
Each session will come with the following:
-Representation
-Extra time to sit and talk with Santa without feeling rushed
-A complimentary letter to Santa to fill out, & mailed to the north pole for the children
-Special treats, hot chocolate, coffee, etc
-A special gift/toy from Santa & a custom name ornament
-Polaroid photo taking station
-The ability to split your session with up to 3 children
-One 4x6 photo with a 2026 Christmas frame PLUS 5 professional digital photos for their family taken and edited by me
Each year we have seen & gifted over 50+ children, with families coming from as far as two hours away, with the goal of reaching more each year.
💖Donation, sponsors, volunteer information:💖
The current cost of each session in full is $225. Currently, we are significantly lower in donations than in the previous years so any help is appreciated! Donations can be monetary, new toys, wrapping paper, tape, gift tag stickers, Christmas decorations, businesses last year donated custom name ornaments, Santa sugar cookies, cookie decorating kits, coffee/hot chocolate, donuts, lunches for the volunteer staff, decorations for the event, etc. Every business who sponsors/donates will be recognized at the event & in flyers & super appreciated! ❤️
I’m also looking for volunteers to get into character & play elves & help our children the day of, along with volunteers to help wrap gifts for before the event! Putting this together takes a village and I’m asking for our communities help❤️
If you or your business would like to donate/sponsor/volunteer I can be reached via email at [email protected] or by text at 315-480-7250 for an invoice to be paid by card or you can donate VIA cash app: ericam0917 or Venmo at ericamanners please use “Santa Donation” as the description
The article written by the citizen on year one:
https://auburnpub.com/news/local/article_f05e2faa-915f-11ee-811e-6fd35177ad0f.html
