What began with a few police officers and volunteers has grown into a community effort to bring Christmas joy to local families.
Individual donors, businesses, civic organizations, and the Baytown Municipal Police Association help make the program possible. Every gift and every hour of volunteer time helps carry the tradition forward.
Today, Baytown Blue Santa is a core program of Compass Point Charities, Inc. Its Christmas-assistance mission continues as Compass Point creates room for new ways to serve.
The same Blue Santa. The same heart for our community.
HOW IT WORKS
From your generosity to a child’s Christmas.
01
Families apply
Applications are reviewed, and qualifying families are selected based on the donations and resources available.
02
Our community gives
Donors provide toys and funds. Volunteers help organize and wrap gifts for the families being served.
03
Joy is delivered
Baytown Police Department employees, BMPA members, and community volunteers distribute gifts. Some families are invited to pick up gifts at the workshop.
The number of families served depends on the generosity of our donors and the resources available each season.
Applications for 2025 are closed. The dates and requirements below are retained for reference and do not announce the 2026 schedule. Contact us for current-season information.
Las solicitudes de 2025 están cerradas. Las fechas y los requisitos a continuación son de la temporada 2025. Contáctenos para obtener información de la temporada actual.
Verify your name and address
Bring one of these items with the same name and address as your application:
Driver’s license
State ID card
Rental or lease agreement
Current utility bill
Verify each child
Bring one of these documents for every child listed:
Birth certificate
Social Security card
Student ID
Applications without verification or with incomplete information were not accepted. Applications were handed out and collected only during the announced hours, with no applications accepted after the deadline.
The 2025 limit was 100 applications. Families who received assistance in 2024 were not eligible in 2025. Applying to another local assistance program after Blue Santa approval could result in disqualification from one or more programs.
HELP FILL SANTA’S WORKSHOP
Every toy. Every dollar. Every act of kindness.
Blue Santa relies on donations from local businesses and community members.
Give Christmas magic
Make a donation with a major credit card or PayPal through our existing donation page. A PayPal account is not required, according to our donation information.
Puede donar con tarjeta de crédito o PayPal. No necesita una cuenta de PayPal.
Fill a gift bag
Bring new, unwrapped toys to the lobby drop box at the Baytown Police Department. Toys are welcome all year.
Baytown Police Department 3200 North Main Street Baytown, TX 77521Please, no toy weapons.
Recibimos juguetes nuevos y sin envolver durante todo el año. Por favor, no done armas de juguete.
Send a little joy
Make checks payable to Baytown Blue Santa.
Baytown Blue Santa PO Box 1655 Baytown, TX 77521
Monetary donations may also be mailed or dropped off at the Police Department address above, marked Attn: Nathan Gallop.
VOLUNTEER WITH US
A little of your time. A little Christmas magic.
Host a drive, help wrap gifts, or share the program with others.
Help at Wrap Day
Volunteers ages 12 and up are welcome. An adult must accompany every youth under age 17.
Gift wrapping takes place at 111 YMCA Drive, Baytown, across from the Police Department. Check the seasonal schedule before attending.
Jobs are offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Available tasks depend on the number of families, donated gifts, and volunteers, so work cannot be guaranteed for everyone.
Se aceptan voluntarios de 12 años en adelante. Un adulto debe acompañar a todos los menores de 17 años. Para patrocinar una caja de recolección, contáctenos y recójala en el vestíbulo del Departamento de Policía. La ubicación debe ser segura. Un voluntario puede revisar la caja durante la temporada. Para envolver regalos, confirme primero la fecha y el horario. Las tareas disponibles se asignan por orden de llegada.
More ways to help
Organize a toy or fundraising drive at work, invite friends to volunteer, and share Blue Santa with your community.
Past dates, retained for reference. Contact us before making plans for the current season.
NOV012025
APPLICATION DAY · CLOSED
Christmas assistance applications
Saturday, November 1 · 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Baytown Police Department Community Room 3200 North Main Street, Baytown
Applications closed once 100 were collected. See the 2025 application requirements above.
DEC132025
WRAP DAY · PAST EVENT
Wrap gifts with the community
Saturday, December 13 · 10 a.m.
Blue Santa workshop · 111 YMCA Drive, Baytown
Volunteers wrap and prepare gifts. Tasks are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
DEC142025
GIFT PICKUP · PAST EVENT
Gift pickup for approved families
Sunday, December 14 · 8 a.m. to noon
Blue Santa workshop · 111 YMCA Drive, Baytown
Approved families were contacted by text. Bring the phone containing that message and identification or address verification: a driver’s license, state ID, rental/lease agreement, or current utility bill.
Calendario de 2025
Fechas pasadas: solicitudes el 1 de noviembre, de 8 a.m. a 6 p.m.; envoltura de regalos el 13 de diciembre a las 10 a.m.; recogida de regalos el 14 de diciembre, de 8 a.m. al mediodía. La envoltura y la recogida se realizaron en 111 YMCA Drive. Las familias aprobadas debían traer el teléfono con el mensaje de confirmación y su identificación o comprobante de domicilio. Contáctenos para las fechas actuales.
OUR 2026 SPONSORS
Generosity has many good neighbors.
Thank you to the sponsors whose support helps Blue Santa reach more families. We are grateful for every business, organization, and individual who gives.
GemmaFrank’s Collision RepairBaytown Municipal Police Association
Nathan has served as a Baytown police officer for 21 years and began volunteering with Blue Santa before working as a patrol officer. He became program president 16 years ago and is assigned as the Police Department’s Logistics Officer.
Treasurer
Adrian Soto
Adrian is assigned to the Special Investigative Division and has worked with Corporal Gallop and the Blue Santa program for several years.
Secretary
David Johnston
Detective Johnston is assigned to the Criminal Investigation Division and helps with applications and mail-outs.
Advisor
Cody Farrant
Detective Farrant is assigned to the Special Investigation Division and helps collect toys and carry out other important program duties.
Toy Acquisition
Tami Gallop
Tami has been an integral part of Blue Santa for more than 20 years. She leads toy acquisition and also handles application organization and toy fulfillment.
Advisor
Aaron Crowell
Aaron is a lieutenant in the Patrol Division and serves in an advisory role. A longtime volunteer, he helps with decisions affecting the program.
Advisors and Top Volunteers
The Garcia Family
Well known in the Baytown community, the Garcia family has supported Blue Santa for many years. Their dedication and hands-on help are an invaluable part of the program.
Advisor
Paulina Carrillo
Paulina has worked with Blue Santa for many years and helps the program communicate with the Baytown community.
COMMUNITY MOMENTS
The joy we share.
Memories from the Blue Santa photo collection.
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FROM OUR TEAM TO YOU
Thank you for helping keep this tradition alive. Your generosity brings warmth, kindness, and Christmas joy to our Baytown community.
Nathan Gallop President, Baytown Blue Santa
LET’S CONNECT
Let’s make Christmas brighter.
Have a question, an idea, or an interest in helping? We’d love to hear from you.
