Ukiah Valley Christmas Effort marks 80 years of bringing holiday cheer to local families

UKIAH, CA., 12/19/25 – In its 80th anniversary season, a nonprofit organization called the Ukiah Valley Christmas Effort continues its mission of bringing gifts, food and cheer to families during the holidays.  

The Ukiah Valley Christmas Effort was created in 1945 and gathers new gifts and food donations throughout the holiday season to give to families in need. The organization is volunteer-led, and the president of the Ukiah Valley Christmas Effort, Sheryl Graves, oversees operations where volunteers collect, wrap, and deliver presents to participating families.