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.
Application dates will be announced soon. Families will be able to apply online when applications open. Documents must still be verified in person before approval.
Las fechas de solicitud se anunciarán pronto. Las familias podrán solicitar ayuda en línea cuando se abra el período de solicitudes. Los documentos deben verificarse en persona antes de la aprobación.
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
Complete one online application per household during the announced application period. An adult must then present photo identification, proof of residency, and documents for every child at an in-person verification session before approval.
Submitting an application does not guarantee assistance. Application and document-verification deadlines are separate and will be announced before registration opens.
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.
Document-verification sessions will be announced soon. Wrap Day and Gift Pickup dates are listed below.
DATETBA2026
DOCUMENT VERIFICATION · ANNOUNCING SOON
Announcing soon
Apply online when applications open, then attend in-person document verification before approval. Verification dates and location will be announced soon.
See the 2026 application requirements above.
DEC122026
WRAP DAY
Wrap gifts with the community
Saturday, December 12 · 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.
We provide tape, wrapping paper, and scissors. If you would like to bring wrapping paper to donate, we gladly accept it.
Tables and chairs are available. Wrap Day takes place in a warehouse environment, so dress comfortably.
DEC132026
GIFT PICKUP
Gift pickup for approved families
Sunday, December 13 · 8 a.m. to noon
Blue Santa workshop · 111 YMCA Drive, Baytown
Approved families will be 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 2026
Las fechas de solicitud de 2026 se anunciarán pronto. Las familias podrán solicitar ayuda en línea cuando se abra el período; los documentos deberán verificarse en persona antes de la aprobación. Las fechas y la ubicación de verificación se anunciarán pronto. Consulte los requisitos de solicitud de 2026 arriba. La envoltura de regalos será el sábado 12 de diciembre de 2026 a las 10 a.m.; la recogida de regalos será el domingo 13 de diciembre de 2026, de 8 a.m. al mediodía. La envoltura y la recogida se realizarán en 111 YMCA Drive. Para envolver regalos, proporcionamos cinta adhesiva, papel de regalo y tijeras. Si desea traer papel de regalo para donar, lo aceptamos con gusto. Hay mesas y sillas disponibles. La actividad se realiza en un almacén, así que venga con ropa cómoda. Las tareas se asignan por orden de llegada. Las familias aprobadas recibirán un mensaje de texto y deberán traer el teléfono con el mensaje de confirmación y su identificación o comprobante de domicilio.
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.
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.
