Our Approach
Started in 1997 with more than five hundred community sponsors, donors, and volunteers annually from all over the United States, we work closely with Santa as he treats 60-65 incredibly special underprivileged children to a once in a lifetime night of magic at his home in the North Pole.
For one evening, each child has the undivided attention of their own Santa-selected personal elf, as well as the love and support of over three hundred North Pole citizens.
Our Story
Since December is always a busy month for Santa, he asked his sisters to find sixty of the most deserving children from the Spokane and Coeur d’Alene region. He asked that they look for children who have lost their sense of wonder and have a dim glow of hope for the magical experiences of Christmas. He requested that they bring them to the North Pole so that they could spend time together. Well, little did people know, but the gate agents at United Airlines’ Spokane station were close relatives of the Claus family – they were Santa’s Sisters! They gladly took their brother’s request to heart. They formed the first organization with the YWCA in 1998 with the mission to assist Santa Claus in bringing a little transforming magic to the under-privileged and at-risk children of this region.
Over the years, their support grew, and they expanded their reach to find the underserved children of the region. In 2007, the sisters contacted Alaska Airlines with Santa’s request to bring these children to his home as they needed a larger sleigh-with-wings!
Alaska Airlines did not hesitate a moment, for they knew Santa quite well and were delighted to help him with his request. In 2009, the sisters transformed their support organization into Northwest North Pole Adventures, a 501(c)3 non-profit company. Their mission continues to be the coordination, selection, and delivery of 60 children each year to the North Pole to spend some quality time with Santa, Mrs. Claus, the reindeer, and his ridiculous elves!
Our Mission Statement
Northwest North Pole Adventures creates an extraordinary experience for underprivileged and vulnerable children by harnessing the enchantment of Christmas. With a community gathering designed to provide a safe and imaginative journey, we communicate to these kids that they are valued, honored, and always remembered—a cherished memory that will stay with them forever.
Our Values
Nurture in these children the conviction that they can achieve anything, and that their positive decisions yield personal rewards, amplifying their hope for a brighter future.
Alleviate significant stress for families, parents, and guardians by allowing them to allocate their limited resources toward essential necessities instead of solely focusing on creating a meaningful Christmas experience for their children.
Foster a platform for businesses, community agencies, organizations, and individuals to engage in purposeful collaboration, encouraging cooperation, empathy, relationship-building, organizational prowess, creativity, and effective communication.
Strengthen community bonds across individuals, businesses, and generations, as they collaborate to show these children that genuine care and compassion exist.
Guide the older siblings within these families to discover the intrinsic rewards of assisting their younger sisters and brothers in realizing the Christmas magic, even amidst the challenging realities they face daily.
Our Information
501(c)3 Tax EIN: 26-3938303 Website: www.nwnorthpole.org
It takes over 400 volunteers, corporate partnerships, magic, miracles, and money!
