HISTORY OF THE CHRISTMAS SHOP FOUNDATION, INC.
 100 years ago, in 1920, The Women's Club of Trinity Church established The Christmas Shop as a fundraising event to benefit the Wilmington community. The first of its kind, our event has served as a model for similar shops throughout the country. In its 100 years, The Christmas Shop Foundation has donated more than $3,000,000 to countless charitable organizations in Delaware.
 
 In 1920, The Christmas Shop was held in the showroom of the Wilmington Auto Company, which is now the Nemours Building. In 1924, the event moved to the Gold Ballroom of the Hotel du Pont, and in 1983, to The DuPont Country Club. Also, in 1983, we became a community organization independent of Trinity Church, and a formal grant program was adopted in 1986. 100 years strong, The Christmas Shop Foundation, Inc., legally incorporated in 1952, is still a leader in fundraising for nonprofits in Delaware.
 
 THE PERFECT GIFT
 In 2003, a formal mission statement was adopted, and The Perfect Gift was introduced as the name of our premier fundraising event. 
 
 As The Christmas Shop Foundation, Inc. celebrates 100 years, it has never faltered from its place as a leading fundraising organization for our community, and it continues its commitment to enriching lives and helping people in need throughout the State.