Dear Friends,
As I reflect on this incredible season, my heart is full of gratitude. Christmas This Year reminded me once again why this community is so special—our performers, families, volunteers, donors, and supporters all came together to create something truly life-giving. What we do at Friends of Club 21 is about so much more than performances; it’s about belonging, dignity, confidence, and joy. This season showed me that we are truly made for more—more connection, more impact, more love shared with the world. Thank you for believing in our mission and for walking this journey with us. We’re just getting started.
With gratitude,
Jared Anderson
Executive Director
A Season of More
More Than We Ever Imagined
We were truly humbled by the incredible outpouring of support for Christmas This Year 2025. With four sold-out shows, this year marked our largest production to date—not just in audience size, but in impact. Every seat filled, every standing ovation, and every shared smile reflected a community that believes deeply in the gifts and potential of our performers. Thank you for helping make this our biggest and most meaningful show yet.
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Together We Made More Possible
A huge thank you to our show volunteers & sponsors!
The Heart & Hands Behind the Show
Christmas This Year simply would not be possible without our 100+ incredible volunteers. From backstage support and performer guidance, to lobby hospitality, setup, teardown, tech support, refreshments, costumes, and countless behind-the-scenes details—you carried this production with excellence, care, and joy. Your time, energy, patience, and servant hearts created a safe, smooth, and welcoming environment where our performers could shine with confidence. You didn’t just support a show—you supported lives, families, and futures. We are deeply grateful for each of you and the vital role you played in making CTY a true success!
The Generous Support Behind the Show
We were thrilled to have more show sponsorship support this year than ever before. Thank you to our generous sponsors for helping us make this season’s show a reality through your support and partnership! We are so grateful! Interested in sponsoring the 2026 show? Let us know!
What’s Next
Spring Semester at Arts Academy
We’re gearing up for an exciting Spring semester at the FO21 Arts Academy with the theme: “Inside Out: A Journey Through Emotions.”
Through drama, music, dance, and art, our students will explore emotions in creative and expressive ways—building confidence, communication, and community. Classes will be on Saturdays starting end of February. Registration details and class schedules are coming soon!
FOC21 Choir to Perform at the March for Life in Washington D.C. in January
We’re excited to share that the Friends of Club 21 Choir has been invited to perform at the March for Life in Washington, D.C., on January 23. Our singers will be lending their voices to a powerful national event, representing the beauty, dignity, and joy of our community on a significant stage. They will kick of the rally with the National Anthem and will perform again that evening at the MFL Rose Gala. This is an incredible opportunity for our performers, and we look forward to sharing this moment with you as it unfolds.
Together, we are creating a world where every voice is heard, every gift is valued, and every individual with Down syndrome lives a life beyond limits.
