Celebrate Christmas in July with the Citrus County Chamber Ambassadors!

Join us for an evening of fun, community, and giving back while helping make a difference for local children and teens in need.

Help Us Make a Difference

Every year, the Chamber Ambassadors host Christmas in July to provide school supplies, clothing, hygiene items, toys, and other essentials for elementary school-aged children and teenagers throughout Citrus County. While many donation drives focus on younger children, teenagers are often overlooked. Your support helps ensure both age groups receive the essentials they need and experience the joy of being remembered.

Proceeds benefit the Citrus County Education Foundation and the Family Resource Center, helping local students begin the school year with confidence and providing support to teens who might otherwise go without.

Thursday, July 23, 2026
5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Citrus County Chamber Welcome Center
915 N Suncoast Blvd., Crystal River

Enjoy an evening featuring:

• Food and Refreshments
• Raffle Baskets
• Fun Wagon Raffle
• Margaritaville at Sea Cruise Raffle
• Ugly T-Shirt Contest
• A special visit from Santa

Enter to Win Margaritaville at Sea Cruise Raffle

One lucky winner will receive a 4-to-5-night Western Caribbean cruise for two aboard the new Islander in an Ocean View Cabin, departing from Tampa.

Cruise raffle tickets are $20 each. You do not need to be present to win.

Learn more about the Islander here:
https://www.margaritavilleatsea.com/explore-our-ships/islander

Enter to Win Fun Wagon Raffle

Enter for your chance to win a wagon filled with top shelf holiday cheer valued at more than $300.

Fun Wagon raffle tickets are $10 each. You do not need to be present to win.

We Are Collecting New Donations

• School supplies (Pens, Pencils, Notebooks, Binders, Paper, Bookbags)
• Hygiene products (Deodorant, Toothpaste, Tooth Brush, Hair Brush, Shampoo, Conditioner, Body Soap)
• Clothing and shoes (all sizes)
• New, unwrapped indoor and outdoor toys (LED Room Lights, Barbies, Hot Wheels, Footballs, Tackle Boxes)
• Books for all ages (Coloring Books, Reading Books, Educational Books)

Donations can be dropped at the Citrus County Chamber of Commerce in Crystal River through July 23.

Ways You Can Help

• Attend the event
• Purchase raffle tickets
• Make a donation
• Become a sponsor
• Share this post with your family and friends

Purchase event tickets here:
https://business.citruscountychamber.com/ap/Events/Register/jKFbJKoHZCkCE

For more information, call (352) 795-3149 or email Events@CitrusCountyChamber.com.

Every ticket purchased, every donation made, and every person who attends helps brighten the lives of children and teens right here in Citrus County. We hope you'll join us for this special evening.

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