Children’s Holiday Help
Registered Fishline clients who reside in the North Kitsap School District* can enroll in this service and pick up Holiday Bucks December 1st through 5th, 7:30am to 5pm.
In December 2024, 400 children received gifts due to the generosity of North Kitsap residents and businesses. We anticipate serving more families in 2025!
Through the Children’s Holiday Help program (formerly Christmas Child) parents will receive “Holiday Bucks” to be used at local shops. This program helps both businesses in North Kitsap as well as families in the community.
How do I sign up?
If you meet the qualifications below, you can register upstairs at the front desk in December. Please bring one of the verifying documents listed below.
Qualifications:
- *Must have been a registered Fishline client and utilized Fishline services between January 1, 2025 and November 1, 2025 and
- Children are 18 years of age or younger and
- Custodial guardian(s) resides or works full-time (32+hours) in the North Kitsap School District or Bangor
Must provide one of the following dated within the last 12 months:
- Free or reduced lunch registration
- DSHS benefit/award letter
- Tax return for this year or last year
- Court decree
Document must show the residential address, custodial guardian(s) name, and every participating child’s name.
If you believe you may be eligible for services but do not meet the listed requirements, please schedule an appointment with a navigator.
Each qualified child will receive Holiday Bucks to spend at participating local businesses (listed below).
What are Holiday Bucks?
Fishline’s Holiday Bucks are vouchers that look like play money. They can be exchanged at participating local businesses for items for your kids. The Holiday Bucks expire on December 25th (no extensions or exceptions).
Big thanks to the local businesses listed below for their participation in the Children’s Holiday Help program:
2025 Participating Stores
- Poulsbo Candy Shoppe
- Poulsbo Running
- Rockin’ Ruby’s Records
- Saltwater Bookshop
- Second Season Boutique
- Toys, Etc.
- Viking City Bricks
For a printable version of participating stores, addresses and business hours in English, click here.
Para obtener una versión imprimible de las tiendas participantes, direcciones y horarios comerciales en español, haga clic aquí.
How Can I Help?
Donations to support the Children’s Holiday Help program can be made by visiting our donation page here. Please choose an amount to donate and then select “Children’s Programs” from the dropdown menu.