Christmas for the Love of Children

Family Application

Each year, OPEN M partners with schools and local sponsors to provide holiday gifts for children in need across our community through our Christmas for the Love of Children program.

Families enrolled in this program will receive approximately $50 worth of gifts per child. We serve children from newborn through age 17, and do our best to make each gift package personal and thoughtful.

The final application deadline is October 17, 2025.

Important Notes Before You Begin:


  • Only ONE form should be submitted per family.

  • Printed forms will not be accepted this year. All applications must be submitted using this webpage.

  • Each school has a set number of family submissions allowed. Any entries over that limit will not be accepted.

  • The final application deadline is October 17, 2025. Submissions will be reviewed and confirmed after this date.

  • Please provide any special considerations gift buyers should be aware of (e.g., sensory needs, allergies)

🎁 Please note: While we do our best to honor suggestions, we ask that all requests be thoughtful and appropriate. We cannot fulfill luxury or high-cost items such as gaming systems, designer shoes, or fine jewelry.

Distribution/Pick Up Day
Tuesday, December 16, 2025

Your school representative or program contact will be assigned a time slot to notify parents and guardians about gift pickup at 941 Princeton St. Akron, OH 44311, which will take place between 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM.

If your assigned time slot does not work, please contact us as soon as possible to make alternative arrangements. If a family member or guardian is unable to attend, a proxy may pick up gifts on their behalf.

  • Please use the proxy pickup form provided by your school or program contact.

  • Completed forms must be brought with the person picking up the gifts.

A school counselor or program representative may also pick up and distribute gifts and food on behalf of families.

Please complete the application below and include each child in your household. We will follow up with you after completing the application. For questions contact LeKesha Parkman at l.parkman@openm.org
or call 330-434-0110, ext. 418.

941 Princeton St.
Akron, OH 44311