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Military personnel presenting flags at Operation Santa Claus event.

Operation Santa Claus

Community Support

About the Event

 

Operation Santa Claus is a special way for the aviation community to give back and bring the joy of the holiday season to families in need. This initiative, which benefits the Children’s Cabinet, is a collaborative effort between the Reno-Tahoe Airport Authority (RTAA) and the Reno-Tahoe Aviation Group (RTAG), with the generous support of Atlantic Aviation, local businesses, and caring individuals. Together, we aim to spread holiday cheer and ensure that families who may be facing challenges can still experience the magic of Christmas. It’s a heartwarming opportunity to show how much we care for our community and make the season brighter for everyone involved

Mr. and Mrs. Claus standing near a C-130 aircraft
Christmas tree with presents at Operation Santa Claus event.
Two people smiling near a popcorn machine
Operation Santa Claus volunteers posing for a photo.
Mr. Claus waving from a U.S. Air Force plane.
Military personnel presenting flags at Operation Santa Claus event.
Little boy hugs Santa Claus
Volunteers holding various toys.
Nevada Air National Gard member petting a therapy dog
Person wearing a Frosty the Snowman costume near a dog and children
Person dressed as The Grinch playing a ring toss game with little girl

2024 Sponsors

Family Adopters

  • Dassault Falcon Jet

  • Flips Gymnastics

  • Great Basin Aviation

  • Jenifer Rose

  • Daren & Veronica Griffin

  • Paws 4 Passengers

  • Reno-Tahoe Airport Authority

  • Reno-Tahoe Limousine

  • RESPEC

  • Southwest Airlines RNO

  • TSA

  • Avison Young

  • Iconic Wealth Advisory Group

  • My Ride to Work

  • Sharon Spangler

  • Jaye Chasseur

  • Stacy and Judd Anders

  • SSP

Cash Donors

  • Construction Materials Engineers, Inc.

  • Gensler

  • Q&D Construction

  • IGT

  • KPS3

  • Van Scoyoc Associates

  • Atlantic Aviation

  • Mead & Hunt

  • Wood Rodgers

Other Event Donors

  • Peppermill

  • SSP

  • Stylos Party Entertainment

  • Celadon Events

  • Paradies Lagardere

  • Nevada Civil Air Patrol

  • The Children’s Cabinet

  • Wild Garlic

  • Liberty Food & Wine Exchange

  • Reno-Tahoe Aviation Group

  • University of Nevada, Reno Cheer

  • Rotary Club of Sparks

  • Nevada Air National Guard