Christmas with COAM 2026 🎄

Celebrate the magic of the season with Central Oregon Autism Movement! Our annual Christmas with COAM celebration brings together festive activities, heartwarming gatherings, and the COAM Giving Tree Program—all designed to spread joy, inclusion, and the spirit of giving to local autism families.

Season of Giving Sponsors

Presented by

Premier Community Supports

Santa’s Helper Sponsor

Sponsorship Available

Holiday Cheer Sponsor

Excellence in Taxes

Essential Bookkeeping & Business Services

Sponsorships Available

Family Magic Sponsor

Sponsorships Available

Interested in helping make the holidays magical for local autism families?

Contact COAM to learn more about our available sponsorship opportunities.

Your support makes this season brighter for families across Central Oregon.
Sponsorship deadline: November 12th

2026 Giving Tree – Important Dates & How to Apply

We're excited to spread holiday joy through COAM's 2026 Christmas Giving Tree Program!

Important Dates

October 19–20 | Early Access for COAM Families

COAM families will receive an early application link directly through our Family Newsletter.

October 21 | General Registration Opens

The application link will be added to this webpage for eligible families to apply.

October 31 | Target Application Deadline

Applications may close earlier if program capacity is reached.

 

How to Apply

Families must complete the online Giving Tree Family Sign-Up & Eligibility Form. Please submit only one application per household.

Families selected for the program will receive a follow-up email to provide Christmas wish lists and additional information for eligible children and young adults, including siblings.

Important to Know

Priority will be given to active COAM families who have participated in an event or program within the past 12 months. New and recently connected families may also be considered based on availability.

Submitting an application does not guarantee acceptance into the program.

We look forward to sharing the magic of Christmas with our COAM community!


Giving Tree — Help grant holiday wishes for local autism families

Spread holiday cheer this season! Pick a Giving Tree tag at one of our partner locations, buy the items on the tag, and return the unwrapped gift with the tag attached. Gifts with tags must be returned by December 15. We also accept new, unwrapped toy & clothing donations at our drop-off partners — see details below.

Tag pickup locations cOMING SOON!

How it works

  1. Visit any tag location and choose a tag.

  2. Purchase the requested items on the tag. Please return gifts unwrapped with the tag attached by Dec 14th.

  3. If you don’t choose a tag, you can still donate new, unwrapped toys or clothing at our drop-off locations (by Dec 15th for general drop-off items).

  4. Questions? Contact us at events@centraloregonautismmovement.com

 

How You Can Help Make Christmas Magical!

Help Central Oregon Autism Movement (COAM) bring holiday joy to local children, young adults, and their families through our 2026 Christmas Giving Program!

There are two wonderful ways to give:

Shop Our Amazon Wish List

Purchase gifts and essential items directly from our Amazon Wish List to help make the holidays extra special.

Make a Monetary Donation

Your generosity helps COAM provide gifts and holiday support to families in our community.

Make a Donation Here

Every gift, big or small, makes a difference!

Together, we can fill this holiday season with love, generosity, joy, and unforgettable memories for COAM families.