The holiday season will be here soon! In Forsyth County, we have a tradition of working together to take care of those in our community.Last year a partnership between the local businesses, non-profit agencies, faith community, and school system resulted in the Holiday House program. This year we will continue Holiday House format where parents can shop for gifts for their children.We hope to provide assistance to families again this year with the generous support of our faith, business, and school communities.

Who:Parents may sign up children who are 18 or younger (high school aged children must be enrolled in school).Families will need to provide documentation that they receive or are at the income level to qualify for Medicaid or Food Stamps. A current Medicaid/Food Stamps letter or pay stubs may be used for documentation. Children must live in Forsyth County to receive assistance. A donation of $3 per child is appreciated to assist with community needs.

When: Families will need to bring their income documentation when they sign up.

  • October 27thfrom 12 pm to 6 pm at Christ the King Lutheran Church (1125 Bettis Tribble Gap Rd, Cumming, GA)
  • October 28thfrom 9 am to 12 Noon at The Vine Community Church (4655 Bethelview Rd, Cumming, GA)
  • November 3rd from 9 am to 12 Noon at Midway Community Church (3365 Francis Road,Alpharetta, GA)
  • November 5th from 9 am to noon at the Almon C. Hill Educational Center (136 Elm Street, Cumming, GA)
  • November 8th to December 1st from 9 am to 5 pm Tuesdays and Thursdays (Except the week of Thanksgiving) at The Place of Forsyth (2550 The Place Cir, Cumming GA)

Where:Parents may shop at Holiday Houseat Freedom Tabernacle at an assigned date and time in December. Children three and older will not be allowed in the shopping area. A supervised crafts and activity area will be provided to children while their parents shop for gifts.

*The program is a community initiative, so there is no guarantee of child/family confidentiality.*

For more information or for volunteer opportunities, please visit The Place of Forsyth website at or contact them at (770) 887-1098.