A “Covert” Act of Kindness
Christmas Commandos celebrates its 10th year of creating overnight magic across the LowCountry for bereaved children from dusk to dawn!
Christmas Commandos is an all-volunteer, 501c(3) non-profit organization that has existed in the Lowcountry since 1998. Our organization consists of parents, professionals, and business with a single mission: “Bringing a full Christmas to children who are facing their first Christmas after the loss of a parent due to death.”
We run toy drives and fundraisers all season long in a large effort to prepare for our “covert” mission that will start after midnight on Christmas Eve. Under the cover of darkness, many large teams of Commandos head out loaded down with toys and bikes. Escorted by police, we hang presents from trees in front of homes where children have lost a parent in the months before and during the holidays. The Commandos never leave a note or a card and every child receives a full Christmas, from Barbies to Bikes. Our organization receives names from sources such as hospices, guidance counselors, churches and members of the community. Calling cards are never left, just a wish for a more joyful day!
If you would like to contribute to Christmas Commandos or volunteer this Holiday season, please click on our volunteer page!
Thanks to the generosity of Meeting Street Development, our 2007 Command Center is located at Shelmore Village, adjacent to I’On.
Many thanks to all our sponsors and volunteers – you make each success Story!
Stacy Dalton Hamburger, Founder
