9830 Patuxent Woods Drive
Columbia, MD 21046
United States
![Project Holiday logo with star confetti. The Howard County Office on Aging logo is beneath it.](/sites/default/files/styles/featured_media/public/2024-02/ProjectHolidayGraphic_OAI.png?itok=df0c2kcW)
About Project Holiday
Each year the Howard County Office on Aging and Independence leads Project Holiday, an initiative that delivers holiday gifts to older residents who could use some extra cheer at the end of the year. Volunteers of all ages, community organizations, crafters, service providers, and more rally around some of Howard County’s most experienced residents.
![Two stuffed Project Holiday gift bags ready to be delivered.](/sites/default/files/styles/image_560_x_408_/public/2024-02/PXL_20231215_140209898.PORTRAIT.jpg?itok=QKdvnmqR)
Last year, Project Holiday reached 328 older adults in Howard County.
THANK YOU FOR HELPING US SPREAD HOLIDAY CHEER!
You donated 5,294 items including:
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Hygiene products
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Cognitive engagement tools
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Self-care items
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and more!
Project Holiday volunteers provided approximately 410 hours of service!
$4,259 was raised to support Project Holiday and keep the cheer going!
THANK YOU!
![An array of handmade holiday cards included in each Project Holiday gift bag.](/sites/default/files/styles/image_560_x_408_/public/2024-02/IMG_4440.jpg?itok=9ogIV7-X)
"The miracle of giving is that it ripples. Your one small gesture can affect hundreds."
Additional Information
Send a Monetary Donation
If you'd like to donate monetarily, please click the link below. Donations of all values are greatly appreciated.
Volunteer Opportunities
Project Holiday is a community-driven and community-supported initiative.
It is through volunteers like you that Project Holiday is even possible!
Thanks for your interest in volunteering with us! When 2024 Volunteer Opportunities are live, they will be posted here!
Drop-off Locations & Hours
Details about the 2024 Donation Sites will be posted later in the year.
Download the 2023 Project Holiday Flier
View, download, or print the 2023 Project Holiday flier.
The 2024 Project Holiday flier will be posted later in the year.
Have Questions about Project Holiday?
If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact Morgan Spliedt at mspliedt@howardcountymd.gov or 410-313-5952.
If you or your organization wants to get involved in Project Holiday 2024, we would love to hear from you!