Holiday Gift Program

The TWU Holiday Gift Program for students with young families was established over thirty years ago to assist TWU student parents with financial need by providing gifts for their children during the holiday season.

My family truly feels blessed to have support this holiday season with making a magical Christmas morning for my daughter -TWU Student, Dec. 2024

Thank you so much for your kindness and generosity this holiday season. I am so touched and cannot express my gratitude enough. I know this time has been challenging for many, but I am encouraged that we will all get through this together with love and kindness, much like you have shown my family through the Holiday gift program. Thank you - TWU Student, Dec. 2020

I am grateful for you, and my son will have an amazing Christmas knowing there is kindness in the world - TWU Student, Dec. 2024

2025 Holiday Gift Program Student Application is open Wednesday, October 1, 2025 and closes Friday, October 31, 2025. 

• This program is for currently enrolled TWU students who have dependent children.
• Use Chrome internet browser; copy and paste application link into your web browser: https://webapps.twu.edu/holidaygiftprogram 
• You will need to sign into your Pioneer Portal in order to access the survey.
• Once you’ve entered the site, you will see a form.
• You must complete your survey all together and click “submit” at the end.
• Having trouble submitting your application? Try these tips:
  • Log out of all google accounts except TWU
  • Complete from a desktop computer
  • Fill in all fields
  • Use Microsoft Edge, Firefox or Chrome Incognito
• After you have completed the survey, you will receive an email from the HGP staff within 5 business days. If you do not receive an email, your application may not have been submitted.
• After your application has been received, your application will be reviewed to determine eligibility for the program. You will be notified if it is accepted or not.

Please contact the CARE Office if you have questions.

Options for sponsorship:

• Donate to the eToyBox
• Encourage students that are parents to apply for the Program (Deadline October 31)
• Sign-up to be a Holiday Gift Program sponsor

For more information:

Please connect with your respective points of contact should you have further questions.

Denton on-campus students:
Jennifer Gonzalez or Jill Eckardt

Denton off-campus students:
Meredith Maddox
Parenting Student Liaison

Dallas students:
Lydia Dillen

Houston students:
Charlene Adams

Sponsors and general questions:
Meredith Maddox

Page last updated 8:59 AM, October 1, 2025