Steve Perry Unwraps ‘This Christmas’ Visualizer and Launches Major Holiday Charity Auction Benefiting Gilead House

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame icon Steve Perry is leaning fully into the season, and he’s doing it with heart, history, and purpose. The former Journey frontman has debuted an animated visualizer for “This Christmas,” a standout track from his latest holiday release The Season 3, while simultaneously launching a massive charity holiday auction packed with once-in-a-lifetime memorabilia from his personal archive.

Following a successful summer auction that raised over $200,000 for Sweet Relief Musicians Fund, Perry has once again partnered with Darkives Collectibles, the archival memorabilia platform from Dark Horse Records, to curate a collection of more than 90 never-before-available items. This time, all proceeds benefit Gilead House, a Marin County nonprofit supporting unhoused single mothers and their children, many of whom are survivors of domestic violence.

The auction, live now through December 16, includes deeply personal and historic pieces: handwritten lyrics to Journey classics “Separate Ways” and “Only The Young,” Perry’s Diamond RIAA Award for Escape, signed vinyl test pressings, studio-used instruments, vintage tour merch, promotional jackets, and rare solo and Journey releases pulled directly from Perry’s own collection. Every item has been authenticated and preserved in partnership with Audio Media Grading (AMG).

To mark the holiday moment, Perry has also released a new animated visualizer for “This Christmas,” designed by Patrick Atkins, adding a warm, visual layer to The Season 3, the latest chapter in Perry’s acclaimed holiday album series.

“I’m excited to once again open up my personal archives for this special Holiday auction,” Perry shared in a statement. “Every item comes directly from my personal collection. These pieces have been carefully stored for many years, and now feels like the right time to pass them on. Most importantly, all the proceeds will go to support Gilead House, a charity close to my heart that helps families rebuild their lives with dignity and strength.”

Earlier this year, Perry also surprised fans with a reimagined version of Journey’s legendary ballad “Faithfully,” recorded as a duet with Willie Nelson. The collaboration, recorded in Nashville and at Perry’s Love Box studio, was praised for its stripped-back emotion and unlikely but powerful pairing.

Founded over 25 years ago, Gilead House provides housing, education, job training, and long-term stability for mothers and children escaping homelessness and domestic violence. The funds raised through Perry’s auction will directly support programs that restore safety, independence, and hope for vulnerable families across Northern California.

For fans, collectors, and anyone looking to make a real impact this holiday season, this auction isn’t just memorabilia. It’s a legacy meeting purpose. The Steve Perry Holiday Charity Auction is live now at Darkives Collectibles and closes December 16 at 12 PM PT.