Houston Chapter
Twelve Days of Christmas — Houston
A volunteer-led founding chapter delivering holiday joy and year-round community support—powered by local donors, partners, and servant-hearted leadership.
Who we are
One Houston heart, part of a national legacy of hope.
Houston, Texas: where cowboy hats meet Tex-Mex flair, friendly greetings welcomes all, and vibrant traditions thrive. As the proud home of the founding chapter of Twelve Day of Christmas, Inc., Houston blends southern charm with a philanthropic spirit, creating a dynamic city where everything is bigger, full of warm hospitality and cultural diversity.
- Year Established: 1999
Every contribution fuels our Houston-led outreach, delivering seasonal joy and year-round essentials to the neighbors who need them most.
Our Focus
What We Do Locally
Holiday Giving
Gifts, clothing, warm winter items, and essentials for families.
Community Support
Chapter outreach responding to real-time needs in the community.
Partnership-Fueled Impact
Support made possible through donors and sponsors.
Our Chapter
The Founders of Twelve Days of Christmas Inc.
Donya Gardner
Co-Founder
Gayla Gardner
Co-Founder
Houston is founded by Gayla and Donya Gardner, our journey has grown into a powerful movement, now with nine chapters across the country united by a shared mission of love and compassion. We dedicate ourselves to supporting seniors, empowering non-profits, providing grocery gift cards to families, and providing emergency relief to those facing hardships.
Marilyn Hunter
President
Officers
Chapter Board Members
Charlene Osborne
Parliamentarian
Jennifer Warren
Treasurer
Kidada Gilbert-Lewis
Financial Secretary
LaTreace Harrison
Correspondence Secretary
Valerie Mabin
Recording Secretary
Shwanda Warner
Chaplain
Our Sponsors
Join The Joy
Help Houston Deliver Joy—Again and Again
Your support powers holiday gifts, essentials, and chapter-led outreach for Houston families—so more children feel seen, supported, and celebrated.