In our community, there is a growing number of vulnerable youth and families in crisis. Through our annual Difference Maker campaign, YOU can be a part of the solution.
We know that needs escalate during the Holidays so each year from November 1st - December 6th, we provide easy ways to meet tangible needs in our community from Christmas gifts to Holiday gift baskets.
Join us in supporting vulnerable youth, children and teens in foster care, single parents, refugee families and caregivers around the Greater Sacramento Area.
There is something each of us can do to MAKE A DIFFERENCE this Holiday Season!
2026 Difference maker
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Here are 4 ways you can make a difference for local kids & families in need!
Whether you give a gift, rally your workplace, host a collection, or volunteer your time, there’s a way for everyone to get involved.
All holiday giving and volunteer opportunities will become available beginning November 1.
For questions, email our Love in Action Program Director, Christina Moe, at christina@defendingthecause.org.
Bring joy to local at-risk teens by providing a $25 gift card to Amazon, Target, Walmart or local hang outs.
Allowing teens to select their own gifts or hang out with friends, provides joy and empowerment.
By making a year-end donation to
The Alliance you can help us meet needs & provide resources to at-risk kids & families in 2027.
Gifts received between Nov. 1-Dec. 31 will be matched dollar-for-dollar up to $55,000 thanks to some generous donors.
Impact of past campaigns
2025 Difference Maker results
2024 Difference Maker results
2023 Difference Maker results
2022 Difference Maker results
2021 Difference Maker results
2020 Difference Maker results
