Imagine walking up to what looks like a vending machine, but instead of selecting chips or candy, you're choosing to send a goat to a family in need, provide clean water to a village, or put school supplies in a child's hands. That's the magic happening in Gilbert from November 17th through December 31st, when the Giving Machine arrives to turn ordinary shopping into extraordinary giving.
Since 2017, these remarkable machines have facilitated over $32 million in donations worldwide, and this year more than 500 local and international nonprofits are participating. What makes it even better? The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints covers all operational costs, which means 100% of every donation goes directly to the cause you select. Every. Single. Penny.
Gilbert's Giving Machine will feature carefully selected charities making a difference both around the globe and right here in our own community. Whether you're passionate about fighting hunger, delivering clean water, supporting education, or bringing smiles to children's faces, you'll find a cause that speaks to your heart. Before you visit, take a few minutes to learn about these incredible organizations - each one represents urgent needs and real solutions that transform lives in powerful ways.
Here's what makes this experience so special: the joy works both ways. You walk away with a full heart knowing your gift is changing someone's life, while someone somewhere receives exactly what they need. It's the kind of shopping spree where everyone wins, and no wrapping paper is required.
Mark your calendar for November 17th and discover how one small act of kindness can create ripples of hope that reach far beyond what any vending machine has ever done before.
Lauren’s Institute for Education
#LaurensInstitute
https://laurensinstitute.org/
Lauren's Institute for Education (L.I.F.E.) empowers children and adults with developmental disabilities through extraordinary educational and therapeutic services. Using a transdisciplinary approach, L.I.F.E. integrates multiple perspectives to create personalized treatment plans that go beyond traditional care, helping individuals reach their fullest potential in both center-based and community settings.
Lutheran Social Services of the Southwest
#PartnersInAction
https://www.lss-sw.org/
Lutheran Social Services of the Southwest (LSS-SW) serves 27,000 people annually across Arizona, providing dignity and opportunity to at-risk families, foster children, older adults, people with disabilities, and refugees. Recent achievements include placing 1,500 foster children in safe homes, delivering 70,000 meals, and offering vital resources through Family Resource Centers and resettlement programs
One Small Step
#OneSmallStepAZ
https://www.onesmallstepaz.org/
Our vision: ensuring every person and family in our service area has the clothing they need to secure employment, succeed in school, maintain health and hygiene, and feel socially accepted. No one should be held back by lack of proper clothing.
Paz de Cristo Community Center
#pazdecristoaz https://pazdecristo.org/
Paz de Cristo provides peace and hope for those facing hunger, poverty, and homelessness. Serving 14,000+ men, women, children, veterans, and seniors annually, we offer hot meals, food boxes, showers, clothing, job assistance, bus passes, Arizona IDs, mail service, and comprehensive support to help people rebuild their lives.
Positive Paths
#PositivePaths
https://positivepathsaz.org/
Positive Paths supports East Valley women in need by providing a life-bridge to economic stability, personal growth, and professional achievement. Your donations make a significant difference, enabling us to continue this vital work and transform lives in our community.
Mentors International
#MentorsInternational https://mentorsinternational.org/
Your gift can launch a family’s journey toward self-reliance. Baby goats, sewing kits, and other opportunities from Mentors International come with training and mentoring that empower families to build sustainable businesses. For more than 30 years, Mentors International has walked alongside families in Latin America, Africa, and Asia, helping them rise from poverty with dignity.
Light the World by visiting the Giving Machine this Christmas in Gilbert, Arizona
DATES:
Nov 17-Dec 31, 2025
LOCATION:
Gilbert Water Tower Plaza
45 W Page Ave, Gilbert, AZ 85233
Days for Girls
#DaysforGirls
https://www.daysforgirls.org/
Days for Girls International tackles period poverty affecting 500 million women and girls worldwide. Through innovative menstrual health solutions, education, and advocacy, DfG helps girls stay in school and reach their full potential. Supported by volunteers and community partnerships across 145+ countries, they shatter stigma and create lasting change in schools, workplaces, and humanitarian settings.