Who We Are
Providing Warmth, Inspiring Hope, Creating Joy – One Helpful Holiday Box at a Time.
- Mission
The Great North Pole is dedicated to supporting children and families in need within Cass and Clay Counties by providing quality winter gear and essential goods while fostering the joy and spirit of the holidays.
- Vision
- Goals
- Provide Safety & Warmth
Work with Schools & Agencies to identify and provide local students in need of critical winter gear
- Alleviate Financial Stress
Reduce the financial burden on families in need during the holiday season by providing food, personal hygiene items, and home cleaning supplies free of cost
- Grow Community Engagement and Partership
Strengthen partnerships with local schools, nonprofits, service agencies, and the community at large to broaden the impact within our community.
- Create Sustainable Support
Foster and grow partnerships with local, regional, and national vendors to maximize procurement of resources to stretch donor investments and multiply the impact of their gifts.
- Enhance Holiday Experience
Christmas is one of the most magical times of the year. By providing the items within our Helpful Holiday Boxes, we help families to experience the joy and spirit of the holiday season, enabling the creation of cherished holiday memories.
Our Journey So Far
2017 Established
Established in 2017, The Great North Pole provided winter coats to 286 families at five schools.
2022
In just our fourth year, we proudly raised our first million, fueling our mission to support even more families.
2024
In 2024 we served over 850 families with 23 partnering schools and nonprofits and distributed over 165,000 items to families in need.
Executive Director & Board Members
Jason Baumgartner
DIRECTOR
