Robin Fields has lived full-time in Jackson for nine years. She first moved here from Connecticut where she and her husband raised their sons. She was involved in many volunteer and non-profit organizations in Connecticut and was drawn to the Santa Claus Fund several years ago after she had participated in something similar in Connecticut. She is new to the Board, and looks forward to working with the partner organizations and other board members to bring holiday joy to members of our community. She also serves on the Grand Teton National Park Foundation Resource Council. She is a retired attorney, and in he free time, she enjoys all the outdoor activities that Jackson offers.
Bring Joy to a Local Family This Holiday Season
Adopting a Family
How Adoption Works
Follow these three simple steps to adopt a family today:
Browse available families through our secure adoption portal. Each family listing includes the number of children, age range, and general wishlist themes while maintaining privacy.
Once you’ve adopted a family, follow the provided guidelines or wishlist suggestions to shop for thoughtful, age-appropriate gifts.
You can find the wishlist of your adopted family, the number of children and more, all on your shoppers dashboard!
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Bring your wrapped or unwrapped gifts to our designated donation location in Jackson Hole by the specified date.
Make the Holidays Brighter for a Jackson Hole Family
Since 1982, The Santa Claus Fund has helped ensure every child in Teton County experiences the joy of the holidays. By adopting a family, you’ll receive a wish list for children in need and provide them with thoughtful, much-needed gifts. This is your chance to create lasting memories for local families facing economic hardship or crisis.
Your generosity brings real joy, real gifts, and real relief—right here at home.
Meet Our
Volunteer Board Members
The Santa Claus Fund is led by a dedicated team of local volunteers who work tirelessly to ensure families in need receive holiday support. Our board members bring experience, compassion, and a commitment to making a difference in the Jackson Hole community.
Robin Fields
Board Member
Bio
Kelley Anderson
Board Member
Bio
Kelley was born and raised in Jackson, Wyoming, where snowy holiday mornings with family helped shape her love for community and giving. Inspired by those memories, she’s passionate about ensuring every child in Teton County wakes up to joy and gifts on Christmas morning.
Kelley joined the board of the Santa Claus Fund in 2022, where she contributes by maintaining and updating the organization’s website and technology platforms. Her eye for detail and commitment to clear, efficient systems help the Santa Fund stay connected with donors and families, while continuing to improve the giving process.
Kelley works as an attorney at Fodor Law in Jackson. In her free time, she enjoys skiing and exploring trails and rivers with her dog, Ryder.
Liza Kimmel
Board Member
Bio
Liza Kimmel grew up in Buffalo, NY and yes, she is an avid sports fan. She first moved to Jackson in 1991 right out of college, “just for 1 year.” Thirty-three years later and she is still here. She learned about Santa Fund from a friend about five years ago and immediately volunteered to be a shopper. She previously worked with underprivileged youth for 13 years and recognized how much even a single gift under the Christmas tree can brighten a child’s life. When she is not busy shopping for gifts, she runs her own small business in Teton County. She has two grown children and still loves how excited they get on Christmas morning. Her favorite thing about the holidays is exploring the lakes in the Tetons to find the perfect black ice to skate with friends and family.
Jen Lira
Board Member
Bio
Jennifer M. Lira was born and raised in Jackson. She graduated from JHHS in 2015 and the University of Wyoming in 2019. Jen’s volunteer efforts began in 2010 when she first volunteered at the Teton County Library. Her volunteer efforts spanned nationwide, including Flint, Michigan during the Flint water crisis, the Rocky Mountain region for income disparity, and in October 2019, she first volunteered as a shopper for Santa Fund before joining the Board in March of 2022. Jennifer currently works as a paralegal with The Spence Law Firm, LLC. In her spare time, she enjoys paddling and biking. Her favorite thing about the holidays is being surrounded by lights and festivities in the snow-covered mountains of Jackson.
Kath Roe
Board Member
Bio
Mady Gerard
Board Member
Bio
Mady was born and raised in Jackson, Wyoming. She cherishes memories of joyful Christmas mornings spent with her family in the snow, always greeted by a generous pile of presents—gifts her parents worked hard to provide. Inspired by these experiences, Mady is passionate about ensuring that every child in Teton County wakes up with joy and presents on Christmas morning, regardless of their family’s financial situation.
In June 2020, Mady took on the role of Treasurer for the Santa Claus Fund. She is dedicated to keeping the organization financially strong and able to continue its mission of bringing holiday cheer to local children for years to come.
Mady currently works at The Spence Law Firm in Jackson. In her free time, she enjoys exploring the mountains and waterways of the area with her family and her Corgi, Loki.
Frequently Asked Adoption Questions
We recommend spending $75–$100 per child, but any thoughtful contribution is welcome.
Absolutely. Simply select additional families through the Roonga platform.
Drop-off location details will be emailed to you once your adoption is confirmed.
Please coordinate with a friend to drop your gifts on drop day. If you are unable to coordinate with a friend, please email Mrs. Claus to coordinate a different plan.
Please notify Santa Fund Board members as soon as possible and indicate this on the parent letter from shoppers.
Your Roonga Wish List will indicate if the family would like to receive the gifts wrapped or unwrapped. Please attach gift tags to each wrapped gift and include the child’s name and family number (ex: Jennifer, #128). Please attach labels and family number to unwrapped gifts to avoid gifts being lost on drop-off day. All gifts should be in a box or bag with the family number clearly marked on all sides.
If you cannot find the exact gift requested, please try to find the closest equivalent.
Parents have been given a budget per child and asked to rank the gift requests in order of preference. Please start with the top of the wish list and work your way down.
