Be a Santa to a Senior

For more than 20 years, Home Instead of Central Oregon has proudly hosted the Be a Santa to a Senior (BASTAS) program, serving thousands of underserved seniors throughout our community. Each holiday season, we partner with local businesses and volunteers to bring joy and connection to seniors who might otherwise be overlooked during this special time of year.
The program begins when seniors submit simple wish lists — most often requesting essentials like warm clothing, grocery gift cards, or comfort items. Community members then “adopt” these wishes by selecting gift tags from decorated trees displayed at local businesses. Once gifts are returned, volunteers collect, wrap, and deliver them to the seniors just in time for Christmas morning. Each package represents more than a gift — it’s a reminder that someone cares.

✨ Come spread some holiday cheer, connect with others, and help make the season brighter for the seniors in our community.

You may also like the following events from Home Instead (Deschutes, Jefferson & Crook Counties):

• Next month, 17th December, 04:00 pm, Be a Santa to a Senior Community Wrapping Party in Bend