Believe in Santa Foundation, Inc.

What a rollercoaster ride it has been over the last several weeks due to Hurrican Ian and all we have endured. Our children were scared, upset and crying all the time. That all changed when they received a visit from Santa with so many presents for each of them. What am amazing man. He calmed their fears, assured them that everything would be alright, and helped to replace much of what they lost. He did what neither my husband nor I could do to help them. Who knew that Santa Claus could have that much of an impact on a child's life? God bless everyone associated with the Believe in Santa Foundation.

This is an organization I back without reservation. Honest, hardworking and 100% of the money donated goes to children.

We recently lost everything as a result of Hurricane Ian. My husband and I have the attitude of it's only stuff and stuff can be replaced. My son however viewed it differently and found himself with nothing to do, nothing to play with, and only a shelter to stay in for now.

We were all shocked when Santa Claus came to visit the shelter. He was carrying a big sack. as were his Elf helpers from local law enforcement and fire departments. The children all started to scream in excitement, and I must admit that I smiled and cried tears of joy for the first time in weeks.

Santa was so generous with his time. He posed for photos with anyone and everyone who asked. He handed out presents perfect for each child. I guess he knows what each one wants. He stayed until every question was answered, every photos was taken, and more importantly, everyone was happy.

It was not until after he left that I found out about the Believe in Santa Foundation and what they do. We were truly blessed that day and I know my family can't thank them enough for what they did for us and the others in the shelter.

As a Pediatrician, I recently came across a child who I thought was the perfect nominee for assistance from the Believe in Santa Foundation. I learned of this fine organization through my wife who is a Nurse at a local children's hospital.

With permission from the family, I contacted the Believe in Santa Foundation, discussed the child's needs, and was instructed on how to nominate her. Within only a few days I heard back from them, and they had already scheduled the visit.

The process was quick and easy, and the volunteer I spoke with was very helpful. I waited to write this until after the visit and was contacted by the child's mother before I had a chance to contact her. She was so thrilled and told me that it was something none of them will ever forget.

I highly recommend this organization and suggest that if you know someone in need that you nominate them right away for the experience of a lifetime.

I spent nearly a week embedded with this nonprofit organization for an assignment to write an article about who they are and what they do. Several days in the forecast called for a hurricane to hit somewhere in Florida and I watched this team of all volunteers start mobilizing and planning.

It's like watching a fine oiled machine as they called in volunteers, held planning and logistics meetings, participate on conference calls with the State of Florida and other NGO's, and then started putting their plan into action. It was obvious that they didn't want a single child to suffer or deal with any more than they already would as a result of the storm.

I wish I could join this team on their journey around the affected areas of the State, but I have other assignments and obligations. Rest assured that with the Believe in Santa Foundation you are in good hands.

As soon as I saw the devastation caused by Hurricane Ian I started looking for ways to help. I saw a news story on a local television station about the Believe in Santa Foundation preparing to visit the hardest hit areas in the State of Florida with gifts for children of all ages who lost everything. They would be distributed by Santa Claus from the organization. I knew immediately that this was something I wanted to be a part of.

I called several of my friends to have them join me and then we contacted this nonprofit. In no time we had all the paperwork submitted, went through a criminal background check, and completed a volunteer orientation. Once everything was done, we were assigned to tasks that met our interests.

We will be joining this crew on the month long trip to the hardest hit parts of the state starting this week, and although I expect to see things I've never seen in person before as far as a disaster goes, I also expect to see lots of smiles on the faces of children and their parents.

I'm so happy I found this organization and so happy I can help in some small way.

As most people know, Hurricane Ian just hit the State of Florida very hard. As a certified counsellor, I started looking for organizations that could possibly help even before the storm made landfall. That is how I found the Believe in Santa Foundation.

They were amazing, and told me they were already mobilizing their volunteers, loading the trucks and trailers, and planning to visit the hardest hit parts of the State. I helped them with some of the logistics in our area and expect them to arrive with Santa and plenty of gifts for the children, who lost everything, in just a few days.

I can't believe I found such a wonderful organization willing to help and needing nor asking for anything in return. God bless you for helping.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, I, like so many others, found myself with a lot of free time. I was searching for a nonprofit organization to help after learning how badly so many were hurt by this. At the same time, I needed to find an organization that I could help safely.

Unlike many other nonprofits, the Believe in Santa Foundation listened to my needs, and gave me a choice of things I could help with. They wanted to ensure that my talents were utilized and that I would be happy.

I am so pleased I found this organization and they can count on me volunteering for many years to come.

Our family lives in Poland and we had to travel far distance to America for special medical treatment for daughter. We spent many months there. It was difficult for all of us but especially my daughter who was very scared. Her fears went away after she received personal visit from Santa Claus. She has never spoken to or met Santa Claus and she was very excited. Thank you to the hospital that arranged this and to the Believe in Santa Foundation for sending Santa. We will never forget this part of our trip. Dziękujemy.

As a teacher, I get very close to my students and often their family. It's not hard to tell the ones that have and the ones that haven't much of anything. As a result. I've been able to work closely with the Believe in Santa Foundation and nominate children when I find one in need. The best thing is that I'm able to do so anonymously and therefore the family is surprised without the embarrassment of their plight getting out. The Believe in Santa Foundation has been a pleasure to work with and has always stepped up to help.

I was a Christmas baby and therefore love anything related to Christmas. I am also someone who was raised to pay it forward. So when I went searching for an organization I could volunteer with I was pleasantly surprised when I not only found a great non-profit organization but also found one right up my ally.

I've been involved with other organizations as a volunteer and they always just assign you different tasks. What I found here was an charitable organization that interviews you to find out what your strengths are and were your interests lie. They took advantage of my expertise and that was something I greatly appreciated.

I absolutely love volunteering for this organization and it brings such joy to my heart help so many children in need. Bonus...I even got to meet Santa!

Our son was diagnosed with a terminal illness and was not expected to live to see his next Christmas (his favorite holiday). The staff at the hospital told us about the Believe in Santa Foundation and it was like a miracle. Truly a gift from God at just the right time.

Their volunteer staff went right to work arranging for a visit to our home by none other than Santa Claus. We were shocked when they came out to our house ahead of the visit and decorated like you can't even imagine. They even set up a snow machine. They worked with us to find out all about our son, including what gifts he'd like for Christmas. It was as if we were really working with Santa's Elves.

On the day of his visit, our son was surprised beyond imagination when Santa walked through the door carry a big sack of gifts. They spent so much time talking, laughing, taking selfies (or as Santa calls them, elfies). He was so giving of his time and made our son feel like the most special child in the world.

Our son didn't make it to Christmas, but we are so happy he had the best Christmas ever and that we have some wonderful memories. We will forever be grateful to the Believe in Santa Foundation for their kindness and generosity.

As a social worker, one of the most difficult things I have to do is tell someone there is nothing or nothing more I can do. This is one reason I love working on behalf of my clients when it comes to what services are offered by the Believe in Santa Foundation, Inc.

I just fil out a simple form with all the required information and they take care of it from there. I love hearing back from my clients after Santa Claus and his Elves have been out to visit them. The excitement in their voice and the happiness make my job worth it every time.

I wish there are a lot more nonprofit organizations out there like this one. You are truly doing God's work.

Our organization recently read a magazine article on the Believe in Santa Foundation. When we learned what they did to help children, especially those in hospitals, we knew we had to help. We are so honored to provide them with handmade quilts and matching stuffed animals for distribution to these children in such a difficult situation. It's so warming to see the photos and hear the stories of how they react when they receive one of our donated items. We encourage everyone to support this amazing organization.

With VOVID-19 affecting so many, including our family, we didn't know where to turn for help with Christmas for our 3 children. We called 211, and they reached out to the Believe in Santa Foundation on our behalf. Their group of volunteers could not have been any nicer, and the process couldn't have been any easier.

I can't even begin to describe the faces on our children when they got presents. And not just any presents, but things that were on their list to Santa. In what was a bad year for everyone could've been a lot worse for families like ours where my husband and I had both lost our jobs because of the pandemic.

We will never forget what the Believe in Santa Foundation did for us, and in the future we will pay it forward.

As if the pandemic wasn't bad enough, a fire totally destroyed our home. We were devastated and didn't know where to turn for help for our children who lost everything. Then a neighbor shared an article in a local magazine about the Believe in Santa Foundation with us. We contacted them and they couldn't have been more caring and compassionate. We scheduled a day for Santa to visit with the children in the hotel room where we were staying and never expected what happened next. Santa and his elves showed up with toys, toys, and more toys, not to mention sports equipment and bicycles. My wife and I still talk about this visit and don't think we ever saw the children smile that big. We were truly blessed to have found this nonprofit organization. Thank you!!

Our business read about the Believe in Santa Foundation in a recent newspaper article, just at a time where we were looking for a charitable organization to support. With the pandemic going on we quickly discovered how dire things were for this nonprofit organization and so many others.

We were welcomed with open arms and it felt so wonderful to be able to help this organization, and the thousands of children they help each year. I'm sure we will work for many years to come helping this nonprofit and those they serve.

We never thought we'd be in the situation we were in this last Christmas season. My husband and I both lost our jobs due to the pandemic. We were behind on our bills, and we were struggling to keep a roof over our heads. How do you explain to 3 young children that Santa can't come and bring you any presents?

Thank God for a local family that was aware of our situation and reached out to the Believe in Santa Foundation on our behalf. Not only did the children get presents, and ones they wanted, but they also got a socially distanced visit from Santa Claus.

The whole experience brought me to tears. We went from hardship to joy, even if just for a day. As a parent, you never want to disappoint your children. I know we didn't. The outcome could've been horrific had it not been for this amazing organization we didn't even know existed. Rest assured that when we get back on our feet we're going to pay it forward.

It was like a bad dream. One moment everything was fine, and the next we were in the emergency room with our daughter. She was scared and we were terrified. It was July, so we certainly got quite the shock when Santa Claus entered the room to not only comfort her, but to comfort us as well.

His warmth, smile, soothing voice, and surprise presents for our daughter made a world of difference for all of us. Who knew that Santa left the North Pole for visits to children's hospitals? Whatever the reason, we'll be forever grateful that he chose that day to do so.

Our son was never comfortable with Santa Claus. In fact, he always cried when Santa was within eyesight. When the Believe in Santa Foundation sent Santa for a visit with our little elf, he got the biggest smile on his face and started giggling uncontrollably. The Believe in Santa Foundation turned what was a horrible time for us into something very special that we will never forget. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts. You are the best!!!

The Believe in Santa Foundation was truly a Godsend when our home burned to the ground and we lost everything. Thanks to the American Red Cross for introducing them to us. Santa was quick to respond and turn our children's tears into smiles and laughs. He brought toys, bicycles, sports equipment, and gift cards to help get the children back on their feet.

We are so lucky to be alive. The Believe in Santa Foundation helped us get back on our feet at a time that was so very depressing and bleak.

I first had the chance to see the Believe in Santa Foundation in action on a Christmas morning several years ago while shooting photos for a local newspaper. I was so impressed with the work they do to help children in need that I approached them asking if I can help document the work they do to help so many.

It's been 7 years now and I look forward to to helping them for many years to come share their work with the world. I encourage anyone that can help them in their efforts to help children to step up and do so. There is nothing more rewarding.

Discovering the Believe in Santa Foundation was one of the best things that I could've done for my clients. Most of them are living well below the poverty line, and have photos taken of their children with Santa Claus, having presents to give out on Christmas, or just even being able to have a Christmas would not be possible if it wasn't for this amazing organization.

Over the years, everyone has been so helpful, patient and generous. Their staff must have the biggest hearts in the world and I don't know if they no how to say no. God bless you for all you do to help so many people.

At our children's hospital, I'm not sure who looks forward more to the visits from Santa Claus, the children or the staff.

We are so blessed that organizations such as the Believe in Santa Foundation exist for the children. Most can only just imagine what a hospitalized child or their family is going through, but I assure you it's far worse than you think.

What a joy it is to have Santa visit our hospital on a regular basis to put smiles on the faces of the children who need it the most. There is nothing like seeing that ear to ear grin and hear the stories the children tell us for days and weeks after the visit. I can't put into words how grateful we are for the Believe in Santa Foundation and all that they do for children.

We are very selective when it comes to the non-profit organizations we support. So many have high paid CEOs, lavish buildings, and the vast majority of the money doesn't go where it is needed to. This is not the case with the Believe in Santa Foundation, an organization we have dedicated ourselves to helping.

The Believe in Santa Foundation is an all volunteer organization that helps children in need all year round, and does so with very little overhead, and all donations going to the children. They are a group of compassionate, dedicated, and loving individuals. We are so glad we found this group.

We would not hesitate in recommending your support of this non-profit through financial contributions, volunteering, or recommending a child in need. We have seen firsthand what this organization does to improve the lives of children. It's nothing short of remarkable.

There is nothing more important to my wife and I than our children. When our youngest ended up unexpectedly in the hospital, it was a very scary time for all of us. The staff at the Children's Hospital were wonderful, always there for us. The highlight however came when Santa Claus himself came to visit our child, bringing her presents and spending so much time with her. He was everything you would expect and more, and it brought such comfort to our family. We will never forget what the Believe in Santa Foundation did for us. God bless you!

I have had the privilege of working in an advisory capacity (volunteer) with the Believe in Santa Foundation since 2012. As someone with a lot of experience in the nonprofit world, I was honored when they approached me to help in their formation and growth. It's been amazing to watch an organization grow from helping about 20 kids in 2013, to helping more than 6000 in 2018. There has been steady growth, and amazing accomplishments along the way, and I look forward to helping anyway I can, for as long as I can.

Our Church is proud to hold toy drives each year from the Believe in Santa Foundation. Our congregation is incredibly supportive in our efforts as our members have been so impressed by the work this organization does. We first heard about them through a TV news story and knew we would be a perfect fit. Our relationship started about 5 years ago, and we hope it continues for a very long time.

I chose to donate to this nonprofit organization because of their outstanding reputation, including being ranked as a Top Rated Nonprofit for several years in a row. Today, you have to be careful when it comes to who you donate your hard earned dollars to, and I am certain that the Believe in Santa Foundation is an organization that does and incredible amount of good for children who need it the most. I hope to be able to donate more often to them.

As a special needs teacher at a school for Autistic children, it's not easy finding outside programs that are a fit for our students. That all changed when we were introduced to the Believe in Santa Foundation. This nonprofit organization has visited our school each of the last three years. Santa reads a story to the students, who give them their undivided attention, and then each student has the opportunity to tell Santa what they want for Christmas, and have their photo taken with him. This is followed up by a class photo with each class and each teacher. I am always amazed at how well the students take to Santa, and how well he knows just what to say and do. It's extremely rare when a student won't sit with him. Those returning students look forward to his visit each year.

Thank you Santa. You made our Daughter's day. No, her year! She was so surprised to see Santa visit her in person. She's seem him at the mall, but we've never been able to afford the pictures, and she was never really given the time to even speak with him. You made her feel like the most special girl in the world. Bless you!

What an incredible organization we discovered in the Believe in Santa Foundation. Our family was one of several who benefited from their generosity at a program we participated in through the United Way. We were so surprised when Santa showed up and spent time with our children, and gave each of them an early Christmas present, something we couldn't afford. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!

My wife and I were so blessed recently when our terminally ill child received a visit from Santa Claus. There wasn't a dry eye in the room, and while we no longer have our child physically, we have some wonderful memories and photos from his final days on earth. God bless everyone at the Believe in Santa Foundation. You are truly angels.

As a pediatric nurse, I see a lot of pain and suffering. I am fortunate however to also get to see a lot of smiles every time Santa Claus from the Believe in Santa Foundation comes to our hospital to visit the children. He is always so warm, patient, willing to accommodate all our needs, and has the best sense of humor. Watching him in action makes me believe he's real.

I have been a "Santa" for 49 years and love being able to keep the magic and the "Reason for the Season" in the hearts of the Children and Families that I come into contact with each year. I first met Keith Carson while we attended the St. Nicholas Institute and I learned of the vision he had to create a foundation that would help children across the nation learn and believe in the magic that is Christmas. Shortly thereafter the "Believe in Santa Foundation" was started. because of this beautiful Foundation, Pre-School children across the Nation learn the joys of both receiving and giving gifts at Christmas. Some of these gifts are in the form of unconditional Love both given and received...the true gift of the Christmas Season. Santa Keith and the "Believe in Santa Foundation" is a blessing to everyone who has a chance to become involved in its work, in any capacity, will truly experience...the gift that keeps on giving..the gifts that come from the heart.

To discuss the the value and committment of the Believe in Santa Foundation to bringing the Christmas spirit to the most needy all year long, I must first discuss its founder and driving force, Santa Keith Carson. I've known Keith for a number of years and hold him in the highest regard. He is completely dedicated to bringing happiness and delight to children who are in need of hope, a smile and something to believe in beyond their current circumstances. I have a great admiration for Keith and the joy he brings through the Believe in Santa Foundation. I have personally donated to the Believe in Santa Foundation and sincerely hope that you will make that committment as well.
Warmest Regards,
Santa Don Simonson

There are many worthy causes in need of funds so choosing among them can pull at one's heart. Geanie and I have been Santa and Mrs. Claus at Duke Children's Hospital in Durham, NC for over 12 years. The joy that Christmas can bring to a child is acknowledged by most of us. However bringing a share of that joy to the seriously ill as well as the economically unfortunate bring a true spiritual reward to the giver to a much higher level. I've known Keith Carson ( a great Santa by the way!) for several years and his Believe In Santa Foundation is where the "rubber meets the road" in reaching and fulfilling the needs of these children. We are indeed privileged to have had the opportunity and the resources to have helped in some small way in the ongoing efforts of this fine organization. Virtually every dollar given helps a child!

The Believe in Santa Foundation is a wonderful ministry that has grown by leaps and bounds to help children in Florida. Delivering hope and happiness and a sack of toys to children who most need it. They take every penny and pour it into providing for others.

Today, you have to be very careful what people, groups and organizations you donate to. How much actually goes to the purpose it was intended? I have peace of mind that when I donate to the Believe in Santa Foundation that my money is going to be used not only to truly help children in need, but also in my local community, and not some nationwide organization. Keep up the fantastic work, and I will donate as often as I am able.

My family has been fortunate that we have not needed the services provided by the Believe in Santa Foundation. We are huge supporters of this outstanding organization, having become familiar with what they do through news reports here in Florida, and then through social media. We use every opportunity we have to help spread the word, as the more people who know about them, the more children they help. Keep up the great work.

I was so lucky to find this incredible organization when looking for volunteer opportunities. They are an all-volunteer organization with extremely low overhead. They genuinely care about the donor's dollars, and for the children they help. Don't think I could have found a better non-profit to volunteer with.

I thought Santa only came around on Christmas Eve. Who knew we could count on him all year long, and when we needed him the most? God bless the Believe in Santa Foundation for having Santa Claus visit our hospitalized child, and all the other children. Best of all, there was nothing expected in return. He came, gave presents to our son, agreed to pose for photos, and really spent time talking to and listening to my son and the other members of our family. I wish more people knew about this fine organization.

My husband and I were worried beyond imagination when our daughter was admitted to the hospital. What a surprise, and what a relief when Santa Claus came into the room. We can't express in words how amazing this visit was for our daughter, and for us. Santa was so kind and patient. He spent an amazing amount of time with our family, posed for pictures, and brought Emily the most wonderful gift. We never expected such a visit, especially not in December. God bless you!

I first became familiar with this organization through news stories on television and in the newspaper. I started following them on their Facebook page, and through other social media outlets.

I have been so impressed by the work they do all year round that I have supported them financially whenever possible and hope you will to. This is truly what giving back is all about.

I am so grateful to this organization for the compassion demonstrated to our family at Christmas. Our children felt so special when Santa arrived on a fire engine, accompanied by PBSO deputies and PBC firefighters. Santa Claus brought so many presents for our children, who would have not gotten any because of our present situation. I hope someday I can pay it foward. Good bless all of you.

Santa CAN'T do it all by himself. That is why the "Believe In Santa Foundation" is a greatly needed organization to make the wishes, of those that Santa can't always get to, come true. And... it is all under the watchful eye of Santa himself.

You should become one of Santa's Elves and help make those wishes come true!!

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Wonderful organization in Florida helping children to keep the Spirit of Santa alive! This organization has also helped other organizations set up similar ventures out of state! I believe the man that runs this wonderful might just be the real Santa!

How can you not like a nonprofit like Believe in Santa. They selflessly provide love and gifts to children in what is a difficult time in their lives.

This past Christmas, we had nothing to give our children with my husband losing his job weeks prior. We thought it would just be December 25th. I thank the Lord for the Believe in Santa Foundation. Santa came to our apartment on Christmas morning and gave many presents to each of our children. He was the best looking Santa we have ever seen. The kids were thrilled and felt so special. I hope someday I can pay it forward. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts!

This is an amazing organization. I am impressed by the fact that they are an all volunteer organization that really helps those in need right in their own community. Children love Santa Claus, so the idea that he will visit a child in need any time of the year, and not just at Christmastime is a wonderful idea. I have been following this charity since their inception, and they really are doing remarkable work in our own backyard.

Believe in Santa is a fabulous non profit organization where Santa visits childrens hospitals in south Florida all year round. Santa touches the hearts and souls of children who are ill by visiting them and bringing them gifts, which brings smiles to their faces.

If you read this, Santa will appreciate your time (helping wrap gifts) or donations to buy gifts.

This is one of the most compassionate and worthwhile organizations I have ever been associated with.

What better thing in life than to bring a few moments of joy and magic to very sick children?

Please consider helping this most noble charity, today!

Nick