Whoopi Goldberg has long been known for her bold voice, fierce wit, and undeniable presence on screen and stage. But every holiday season, Goldberg takes on a much quieter role — one that doesn’t come with applause or headlines. She simply sits down and writes letters to children who sent wishes to Santa Claus.
That’s right — for years, Goldberg has quietly visited post offices and collected letters addressed to Santa. Instead of dropping them off for someone else to handle, she personally replies to as many as she can. The letters often come from children asking not just for gifts, but for help, reassurance, or hope. In her own handwriting, Goldberg gives that to them.
“I just feel like everybody needs a little help,” she said in a recent interview. “And if you can help somebody — even in a small way — why not?” For her, stepping into the role of Santa isn’t about pretending. It’s about presence, compassion, and showing up for someone who needs a little kindness.
This act of generosity fits perfectly into Goldberg’s long-standing track record of giving. Over the years, she has supported countless causes, including hunger relief, LGBTQ+ rights, health equity, and support for foster youth. She’s worked with organizations like God’s Love We Deliver, One Simple Wish, and Heifer International, using both her voice and her resources to create change.
But it’s these smaller, deeply personal acts — like responding to a child’s letter — that reflect the heart behind Goldberg’s public persona. In a time when visibility often defines impact, she chooses quiet over spotlight, humility over praise.
Through this tradition, Whoopi Goldberg reminds us that charity doesn’t have to be large-scale to be meaningful. Sometimes, changing one child’s holiday can echo louder than any public donation. It’s simple, it’s powerful — and it’s exactly the kind of good the world could use more of.
Source: Entertainment Weekly
