Grandmas’ Stocking Guild
Grandmas’ Stocking Guild is forever changing lives!
Grandmas’ Stocking Guild was formed in 2009 in response to the need to ‘do something’ to help abused and neglected children in the Texas Hill country.
The children are THRILLED with their stockings. One little girl slept with hers every night. The girls at New Life Children’s Center hang theirs on their doors – until long after Christmas.
Our Stockings
Favorite stockings, workshops, special events…we have so many talented and generous folks helping us in so many ways!
Christmas is coming!
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Our Partners and Helpers
Generous helpers make it possible to gift stockings to a variety of organizations. With your kind donation, we can expand this list.
2025 Workshops
Workshop Location
- All workshops will be held at Grace Lutheran Church, 1250 Belvin St. in San Marcos. They will be held on the second Thursday of the selected month. Light refreshments will be served. Bring your favorite scissors and sewing supplies. We will have extra thread and embellishments on hand to share.
Workshop Dates
- Introduction to Stocking Making
- February 13, 2025 – 9am to 12pm. Appreciation Luncheon to follow.
- March 13, 2025 - 9 to 12 p.m.
- May 8, 2025 9 to 12 p.m.
- July 10, 2025- 9 to 12 p.m.
- September 11, 2025 9 to 12pm
- The Great Reveal & Luncheon
- September 25, 2025 10am to 2pm
Stocking Instructions
You can pick up written instructions on how to construct a stocking at a workshop or you can click on the link with detailed video instructions for the Flower Pot Method and the Canoe Method.
The GREAT REVEAL - All stockings will be on display. Representatives from the foster/group homes will be present to visit. We will have several speakers. An appreciation lunch will be served.
Saying Thank You …
A young man who had been in many different foster care situations in his life found himself in yet another new home. Upon arrival, his CASA volunteer presented him with his first GSG stocking. He was so very proud! “It was the first time he had ever received something like this!” It brought many happy smiles to him that day and through the holiday season!
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Grandmas’ Stocking Guild is forever changing lives!
Grandmas' Stocking Guild was formed in 2009 in response to the need to 'do something' to help abused and neglected children in the Texas Hill country.
We began by furnishing 60 stockings to New Life in Canyon Lake, a residential home for girls aged 12-17. In December 2014, we became a 501(c)(3) organization. We now give out more and more stockings each year. The children are THRILLED with their stockings. One little girl slept with hers every night. The girls at New Life Children's Center hang theirs on their doors – until long after Christmas.
A parent recently remarked:
"My goodness! I literally almost cried. These stockings are beyond beautiful and just so precious! We will hold on to them forever. THANK YOU! The boys absolutely loved them and are so thankful!"
Each stocking has a label on the back saying “Made with Love by Grandma”, a cross on the front, and most important, each child's name will appear on the cuff. It is theirs forever!
We are based in Central Texas: in New Braunfels, Seguin, San Marcos, Boerne, Wimberley and Schertz.
We welcome people who like to sew to help us. Come to one of our workshops and pick up a kit to take home or stay and work with us there.
Come help us change a child’s life . . .
Who Received Stockings in 2023
Maximizing Hope - NEW in 2023
A homeless ministry
Comal Family Protective Services (CFPS) - NEW in 2023
Works with communities to protect children, the elderly, and people with disabilities from abuse, neglect, and exploitation. Works to protect the health and safety of children in daycare, as well as foster care and other types of 24-hour care.
Roy Maas Youth Alternatives (RMYA) - NEW in 2023
Is a 501(c)3 nonprofit agency providing comprehensive residential care and counseling services to children needing a safe place to live. Words such as abandoned, forgotten, throwaway, abused, neglected, runaway, exploited, trafficked, and violated describe the children served. While they have been deeply harmed, at RMYA they find protection, healing, and transformation. RMYA teaches children to dream again!
Guardians of the Children (GOC) and Von Ormy Chapter - NEW in 2023
Is exactly what their name suggests. They selflessly give their time, talents and treasures to show support and love to a group of children who are desperately in need of them.
St Jude’s Ranch for Children in Bulverde. SJRC Texas - NEW in 2023
Cares for children and families who have been affected by trauma, abuse or neglect.
| Grandmas' Stocking Guild 2024 | ||
| Ministries Served | ||
| 1. | Upbring | 102 |
| 2. | Boysville | 44 |
| 3. | CASA-NB | 108 |
| 4. | CASA-Hill Country | 66 |
| 5. | Connections | 34 |
| 6. | Hill Country Daily Bread | 35 |
| 7. | Guardians of the Children & Von Ormy Chptr | 12 |
| 8. | Kids Club | 87 |
| 9. | St. Judes | 18 |
| 10. | St. Judes-Bulverde | 10 |
| 11. | Burkes Boys Ranch | 16 |
| 12. | GSMYC | 8 |
| 13. | Trulight 127 | 45 |
| 14. | Pegasus | 140 |
| 15. | Roy Maas | 40 |
| 16. | New Life | 13 |
| 17. | Legacy Ranch | 76 |
| 18. | Thriving Hearts | 98 |
| 19. | Guadalupe Co. Children's Advocacy Ctr | 82 |
| 20. | Children's Advocacy Ctr of Comal Co | 9 |
| Total Served | 1043 | |