Christmas House Guest Information

Christmas House provides holiday gifts for qualifying, low-income, Snohomish County families with children aged 18 or younger. We are a privately funded charity, not a government funded program. To qualify for Christmas House, you must

be a resident of Snohomish County,
have children aged 18 or younger living in your custody
have a household income at or below 150% of the poverty level, as defined by the United States Department of Health and Human Services.

Proof of income and proof of custody are required. Christmas House does not pre-register.

Follow this link for 2008 Income Guidelines

Christmas House Calendar

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Christmas House is open December 5 - 20, 2008.
Hours of operation:
- Monday - Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
- Saturdays, 9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
- Sundays Closed
Christmas House is located at the Everett Boys and Girls Club, 2316 - 12th Street.
There is no advance registration. Admission is by number.
Numbers are passed out daily starting at 7 a.m. until one hour before closing time or until the numbers are gone, whichever occurs first.
On Monday through Friday, 170 numbers will be given out. 340 numbers will be given out on Saturdays.
Registration begins about 8:30, shopping begins at 9:00.
When you are given a number, you will also be given an estimate of what time the number will be called. If you are not present when your number is called, we cannot guarantee that you will be allowed to shop. Numbers can only be used on the day they are received.
Persons with disabilities or other documented medical problems can make special arrangements by calling 425-338-2273. A letter from your doctor will be required.
Only one person per family may enter Christmas House. All other family members must wait outside. No children or infants are permitted inside Christmas House.
There are no public restrooms.
Smoking is not permitted.
Parking is limited. Please be considerate of our neighbors.
Identification and proof of low income status will be required (see list). If you do not have proper identification, or documentation, you will have to return with the required information.
Demand for numbers is usually much greater during the first days of Christmas House than during the last days. Quality gifts are offered every day.
If you wish to volunteer as well as shop, your shopping trip must be completed BEFORE your volunteer shift.

What to bring

Current photo ID or passport for yourself
Proof of spouse/significant other living in household (current ID, passport, birth certificate, current DSHS forms listing person, marriage certificate)
Proof of current address (ID; current DSHS medical coupon, award letter or printout of benefits; paycheck stub showing home address; utility bill)
Proof of children, ages & guardianship (birth certificate; current DSHS medical coupon, award letter or printout of benefits; baptism certificate; court papers)
Proof of household income (current pay stub(s); current DSHS medical coupon with F01 or F02, award letter or printout of benefits; government pay stubs such as social security or veterans pay; proof of support payments such as child or spousal support)

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Christmas House - P.O. Box 717, Everett, WA 98206 - 425-338-2273