Cowlitz Elders for Cowlitz is proud to share the success of our first Magical Christmas Project, created to support Cowlitz families during the holiday season.

Through social media outreach, tribal members were invited to nominate Cowlitz individuals and families who might be struggling during the holidays. Our goal was simple: help ensure that every family selected could enjoy a special and meaningful Christmas experience.

Importantly, families did not need to be enrolled with the tribe to receive support. The only requirement was that they were Cowlitz.

Community Generosity in Action

For the 2025 holiday season, the program received an incredible response from the community.

  • Nearly $3,000 was raised through individual donations
  • 13 families were nominated
  • 10 families were selected to receive support

This generosity made it possible to bring holiday joy to families throughout the community.

How the Gifts Were Distributed

To spread the support as widely as possible, the program included two levels of gifts.

Magical Christmas Family Gifts

  • 5 families were selected in the primary drawing
  • Each family received $500–$700
  • Funds could be used for holiday shopping, gifts, or gift cards

Holiday Gift Cards

  • 5 additional families received $150 gift cards

In total, 10 families had their holiday celebrations enriched through this program.

A Tradition of Supporting One Another

Cowlitz Elders for Cowlitz is honored to sponsor the Magical Christmas Project and plans to continue this effort each year.

Giving back to Cowlitz families is at the heart of this program, and the community’s response shows just how powerful it can be when people come together to help one another.

Supporting each other is our way of life.