Planning on building a gingerbread house with loved ones this holiday season?

Why not use this fun annual tradition to help provide housing for those who need it most? Join us for Impact’s Great Gingerbread Give-off and use your creative building skills to support youth aging out of foster care!

We will be accepting gingerbread house submissions soon! Want us to let you know when we start accepting submissions?

Keep Me in the Loop About Gingerbread Houses

The Rules
  1. Be creative!
  2. Use as much candy and icing as possible!
  3. Submit a photo of your finished product to Impact (no AI enhancements, please).
  4. Share your gingerbread house voting link on social media.
  5. Get as many votes as possible. $1=1 vote 
How to Enter
  1. Text a photo of your gingerbread house to 434-233-0587 between November 28- December 12.
  2. Include your first and last name, email address, and instagram handle
  3. Tell us the name of your gingerbread house (Ex. “The Candy Cane Condo”; “The Marshmallow Mansion”; “Smith Family Candy Castle”)
All money raised will directly support sustainable housing for youth who have aged out of foster care. The gingerbread house with the most votes wins a monthly cookie delivery subscription for one year!

Voting

Voting closes on Wednesday, December 4th at 11AM. 

The Great Gingerbread Give-Off Winner will be announced on Wednesday, December 4th at 11AM. 

Please feel free to email Maria with any questions at maria.rolf@impactlivingservices.org

Thank you for your generosity toward youth aging out of foster care! Learn about our current building project in Vinton. 

The Houses

Vote For A House

Houses Are Listed in Alphabetical Order

 

Frequently Asked Questions

What dates can I submit my gingerbread house photo?

Text in your photo any time between November 28- December 12, 2025.

What is the voting window?

December 1-20, 2025.

Do I have to live in Virginia to submit a gingerbread house?

No! Anyone can enter from anywhere! Spread the word!