07/29/2026
Our 1st Annual Mingle with Kris Kringle was a wonderful success, and we couldn't have done it without the amazing support of our community!
To every family who attended, volunteered, and helped make this event so specialβthank you. Seeing so many smiling faces, children meeting Santa, and families connecting with community resources made this event truly magical. Your support helps us continue our mission of serving military families throughout the year.
A heartfelt thank you to our incredible Community Resource Fair partners for taking the time to connect with families and share the valuable programs and services they offer:
π USAA
π Wounded Warrior Project
π Telemynd
π Cub Scouts
π Boy Scouts
π Girl Scouts
π LOGSA
π Goodwill
π Fort Benning Community Spouses Club
We'd also like to extend a few special thank-yous:
πTo our amazing Fort Benning Santa's Castle volunteers whose countless hours of hard work, planning, and dedication brought this event to life.
π USAA for generously donating the bounce house that kept our youngest guests smiling all evening.
π§Wounded Warrior Project for donating water to help keep everyone cool and hydrated.
πΈ Shelby Roberts Photography for volunteering her time and talent to capture memories that families will treasure for years to come. (A secure link to the photos will be emailed in the next 4-6 weeks to families that attended).
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Santa Brad, who truly was the star of the show! Thank you for bringing the magic of Christmas to every child who walked through our doors.
π§ And finally, a special shoutout to our very own Buddy the Elf, Rob Luna, for spreading Christmas cheer loud enough for all to hear! Your energy, enthusiasm, and festive spirit brought smiles to everyone you met.
This event was a beautiful reminder of what makes our community so specialβneighbors, organizations, volunteers, and families coming together to create something meaningful.
Thank you for making our first annual Mingle with Kris Kringle such an unforgettable success. We can't wait to make next year's event even bigger and better! π