Share the Spirit Yukon 2025

Share the Spirit Yukon has grown in the last 10 years to become the biggest geographic Christmas support program in Canada covering communities across the territory. We work closely with Santa Clause and our partners to cover over 2000kms in all Yukon Communities and get our deliveries to the children & families who need it the most.

All questions can be sent to Sharethespirityukon@gmail.com

Share the SPirit Yukon INFO

For Yukon Families in Need This Christmas (button to online application form below)

Who Can Apply:Open to families from Whitehorse, Dawson City, Teslin, Watson Lake, Haines Junction, Beaver Creek, Destruction Bay, Burwash Landing, Carmacks, Carcross, Tagish, Mayo, Ross River, Pelly Crossing, Faro, and Old Crow—regardless of religious or ethnic background.

Program Capacity:We are able to assist up to 600 families this year. Submitting your application early is important, as spaces fill quickly.

Application Deadlines:

• Communities: Applications close December 1st

• Whitehorse: Applications close December 6th

• Sponsors/Adopt-a-Family: Accepted until December 8th
  Once we reach 600 families, applications will close automatically.

Eligibility:To qualify, your youngest child must be 14 years old or younger. If you have a child in that age range, we will also provide gifts for older siblings up to age 16.
If you are pregnant, you qualify and will receive a gift for your soon-to-be-born baby.

Referral Requirement:All families must be referred through a government or non-government organization to ensure assistance goes to those who need it most. Please put down a name and contact information when asked to do so in the online form.
Eligible referral partners include:

• Social Services or other government offices

• NGOs and community organizations

• Churches and schools

• RCMP, EMS, and local fire departments

Delivery Dates:

• Whitehorse: Deliveries take place December 13th between 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM. Please make sure you’re home, and notify us if your address has changed.

• Communities: Deliveries will occur December 15th–19th. Each family will receive a call before their package arrives. Specific dates will be shared on our social media as they’re confirmed.

What Families Receive:

• Gifts for each child valued at approximately $75

• Food for a Christmas meal valued at approximately $150

Privacy and Confidentiality:
All personal information is securely protected. Families are identified only by assigned family numbers within our confidential database.

My Family needs help this Christmas

Please Note:
Due to ongoing issues with paper applications — including incomplete information, handwriting difficulties, and data entry errors — we’ve streamlined the process and now accept online applications only.

You can complete the form easily on your phone, tablet, or computer. Just click the button below or visit sharethespirit.ca to apply.

I want to Sponsor a family This Christmas (THIS WON’t BE ACTive until Nov 12th)

A key part of Share the Spirit Yukon is matching generous donors with families in need. By completing our online sponsor form below, you’ll receive a wish list for children from across the Yukon who could use a little extra joy this Christmas.

To protect privacy, families are identified only by a unique family number.

At this time, our only gift drop-off location is in Whitehorse at 206 Jarvis Street (the old 202 Bar). Sponsors from other communities are welcome — we just ask that gifts arrive in Whitehorse no later than December 12th.

Drop-off hours:

• December 6–10: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM

• December 10–12: 1:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Thank you for helping us make Christmas brighter for Yukon families.