Teaching our children to care for their community.
Holiday Dreams began as a way for us to give back to our local community. It started in partnership with JFS Metrowest, serving children at the Woodrow Wilson school.
Our goals really started to expand after our children asked us a simple question: “We’re helping students at school, but what about their brothers and sisters?” We knew that if our kids had dreams to take Holiday Dreams further, we needed to make it happen.
Our foundation quickly grew from a small holiday-focused program to year-long programming that brings comfort, security, and magic into homes all across Massachusetts and Hartford, Connecticut.
What began with our own family unit has become a tradition of families pitching in together, with kids of all ages giving back and forming new perspectives. When we teach our kids to give back to their communities with teamwork, care, and generosity, we are creating leaders for tomorrow who will take this work even further. While all kids love having presents at the holidays, we have seen our children and the families we work with grow in compassion and empathy with each passing year.
We look forward to seeing where Holiday Dreams goes next, and we hope you will be with us every step of the way!
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Leslie and Jonathan Gerber
Founders, Holiday Dreams Foundation
2023 Humanitarian Award – Jonathan and Leslie Gerber
Recognizing Holliston residents that have demonstrated Compassion, Caring, and Consideration toward others. The Gerbers have been doing amazing, selfless and impactful work for over 10 years.
“You have no idea how much your help has meant. This has been a challenging time, and I appreciate you guys so much. Thank you so much for all you have done for us!”
— Ramos & Loaiza Family