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
Reflecting on more than a decade as a member of the Houston Chapter, I am deeply grateful for the opportunity to serve and witness the power of dedicated women coming together to support underserved communities. In 2025, I was honored to accept the role of President with a commitment to lead with compassion, purpose, and service. This mission gives me a profound sense of purpose, and I am thankful to God for the opportunity to work alongside such inspiring philanthropic women to create a lasting impact in our community.
Marilyn Hunter
President
Officers
Chapter Board Members
Marva Rasberry
Vice President
Jennifer Warren
Treasure
Dr. Kidada Gilbert-Lewis
Financial Secretary
Valerie Mabin
Recording Secretary
LaTreace Harrison
Correspondence Secretary
Dr. Charlene Osborne
Parliamentarian
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.
Sustainer Member's List
Stephanie Monarch
Kemi Nurdeen, MD
Coty OluJoshua
Maxie Pollard
Venise Richardson
Joyce Rogers
Rhonda Sewell
Taryn Smith
Demetria Johnson
Keisha Smith-Davis
Wendy Tilford
Sonya Vaden
Giselle Wilson
Sherise Curd
Kendall Gardner-Lucas
Karen Gray-Gomez, MD
Wandell Hawkins
Tara Jones
Betty Sanders, PhD
Aerin Smith
Tamla Wilson, DH
Aisha Young, Esq
Talibah Young,Esq
Daphne Adams
Michelle Bell
Nadia Burner
Timika Keller
Tawana Cadien
Cassandra Corley
Deandrea Dillard
Angela Elliott
Angela Fisher
Victoria Franklin
LaTreace Harrison
Camille Little
Jacqueline McKinney, PhD