Christmas Blessings: Where to Get Nonprofit Help for Your Family
Many local churches and schools collect food and clothing for the poor, provide Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners, and even give Christmas presents to children.
Social service organizations also provide assistance for the holidays. If you are already in the system for various social welfare programs, ask your caseworker to put your name on their approved list of Christmas charity recipients.
It is very important for you to start looking for help as soon as possible. Most of the resources available through these organizations are distributed quickly.
Check your local paper, the library, and even Craig's List for announcements for events that are being held in your area. Many events such as free dinners and winter coat distribution programs will be happening throughout the holiday season.
Here is a list of a few organizations that offer Christmas assistance to those in need:
Toys for Tots
Toys for Tots is a program that is sponsored by the U.S. Marine Corps which gives brand new gifts to children. The toys are usually distributed December 23 and 24. You can request toys on their website.
Salvation Army
The Salvation Army has always been a tremendous help to those in need during the holidays. They offer programs such as Thanksgiving Meal Delivery, Adopt-A-Family, Dress-A-Child, Toy & Joy Store, Christmas Food Distribution, and many more. You can find the location nearest to you on their website.
Project Angel Tree
Project Angel Tree, in conjunction with Chuck Colson's Prison Fellowship Ministry and local churches, gives new gifts to children whose parents are in jail.
Freecycle.org
Although they are not a charitable organization (they focus on recycling), Freecycle.org gives people the opportunity to give (and get) stuff for free in their own towns. Simply search for your city to see what items are available. You may be able to find toys, coats, and more for your family this holiday season.
There are numerous organizations and groups that will help your family receive meals, gifts, and more. There is really no reason for you or your children to go without this Christmas holiday. Google your area for additional local events and services that may be available in your town.
Remember, you don't have to feel ashamed when it comes to receiving help this holiday season. Most of us have experienced hard times. There is no shame in asking for help when you really need it. The good news is it gives others a chance to be a blessing to someone else and that is always a good thing. Isn't that what it is all about?
Published by Kim Linton
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Post a CommentHappy Hollidays everyone,
I know this is short notice and i have called many churches and organizations and well i am just too late to be added to the christmas tree for help or they have already stoped taking applicants, and all of the churches I called have a full list and are not accepting any more names??? And of course to top it all off because i am not a single parent its even harder to get help. But we need help like everyone else who has fallen on hard times. Thats why I am posting here. I am 8 months pregnant and have 4 children.(boy- 11yrs, boy- 5yrs, girl- 6yrs, girl- 2 1/2yrs and of course unborn baby boy) My husband and I both work(yes i am still working 8months pregnant can't afford not to but because of complications with this pregnancy I have missed a lot of work and we have fallin behind on bills. Im not here to ask for help with that I just want my kids to have a christmas I can't even afford a Tree the one we had for many years we threw out last year because it was broke beyond repair. What I would like is for my kids to have clothes that fit that are in good condition (used/ new it doesnt matter) and a toy for each i am not picky any little bit would help. The other thing is I have very little for the new baby boy (he was an unexpected blessing) If you can help our family we would really appreciate it txt or call me if you can help PLEASE 954-465-9369 May You and Yours Be Blessed This Holliday Season and for All The Seasons To Come...Thank you
Greetings to all this year. I am a hard working mother of 4 children ages 2,4,11,and 15 years old. Weve had a terrible year .And no matter how hard I work as a full time mom with a full time job I just cant seem to make ends meet to have my children this year a giving christmas, that they are looking to see from me "mom" this year . last year was not good for them either but they did not complain, but I could see the hurt in there eyes and faces looking for more, but mommy could not afford to give them more then what they recieved which was 1 toy each for each child that was all I could afford. I know that times are rough and really rough for me . Exspecially me being adopted since birth and living the "low income household" in the bad neighbor hoods ,with my fostermom doing the best she could for her us. I just want my children to have a better christmas than I have ever had JUST ONCE in there lifetime of childhood.. Please anyone anybody, PLEASE HELP US..god bless you all.....happy holidays........my home number is 860-357-3064 ...Thank you "IN NEED".....
UNABLE TO FIND A JOB. AS GENERAL RELIEF PROVIDES SO LITTLE. MY CHILDREN'S DADDY IS DECEASED SINCE 1999. MY CHILDREN HAVE BEEN THROUGH SO MUCH ALL THEIR LIVES AND I AM BLESSED THAT GOD HAS KEPT THEM HEALTHY. YET I WOULD LIKE TO BRING SOME JOY IN THEIR LIVES. THEY ARE GOOD STUDENTS. BENNIE GOT A'S AND B'S IN HIS LAST REPORT CARD AND ANTHONY STAIGHT A'S. DARLENE IS ABOUT TO GRADUATE SO THAT SPEAKS FOR HER. ALTHOUGH JESSE IS NOT IN SCHOOL. LIFE HAS NOT BEEN KIND TO HIM AND I LOVE HIM. SO YOU CAN UNDERSTAND I WANT ALL MY LOVED ONES TO BE BLESSED. IT BRAKES MY HEART NOT TO BE THERE. IF ANY ONE KNOWS ABOUT AN IMMIGRATION LAWYER WHO WOULD BE WILLING TO REVIEW MY CASE, AS MY RIGHT WERE VIOLATED. FOR THE SAKE OF MY CHILDREN PLEASE HELP US REUNITE. THANK YOU FOR THE TIME YOU TOOK TO READ THIS. IF YOU CAN NOT PROVIDE, WOULD YOU BE KIND ENOUGH TO LET ME KNOW WHERE TO FORWARD THIS TO. SO THAT I COULD GET ASSISTANCE. MAY YOU HOLIDAYS BE FULL OF JOY AND LOVE WITH YOUR LOVED ONES.
NOVEMBER 18, 2011
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN,
I AM WRITING THIS LETTER IN HOPES YOU MAY ADOPT MY FAMILY. MY CIRCUMSTANCES ARE COMPLICATED. I WILL DO MY BEST TO KEEP THIS BRIEF. MY NAME IS DALILA GONZALEZ NAVA I AM THE MOTHER OF FOUR WONDERFUL CHILDREN AND ONE GRANDSON. BENNIE 14, ANTHONY 16, DARLENE 19, JESSE 20, AND TONY 2.
I HAVE BEEN DEPORTED FROM CALIFORNIA SINCE JAN 11, 2008. I LIVE IN TIJUANA, B.C. I STILL SEEK FOR A PRO BONO LAWYER TO RETURN TO THE U.S. MY REQUEST IS FOR MY FAMILY IN THE U.S. IN LA COUNTY TO HAVE A THANKSGIVING AND/OR A CHRISTMAS I MYSELF CAN NOT PROVIDE. YET I MUST LET YOU KNOW THAT THEY ARE ALL SEPARATED. THE TWO YOUNGEST ARE IN FOSTER CARE. BENNIE LIVES IN PALMDALE. ANTHONY LIVES IN PASADENA. DARLENE IS GOING TO SCHOOL LIVES ON HER OWN IN A COTTAGE IN NORTH HOLLYWOOD AND IS ABOUT TO GRADUATE DEC 2, 2011. JESSE IS HOMELESS IN THE AREA OF COMPTON. MY OLDEST NEEDS HELP AS HE BOUNCES FROM CITY TO CITY UNABLE TO KEEP A STEADY HOME FOR MY GRANSON.
could someone please help me to bless my 5 small children with a gift this year. am embrass to ask,but last year my kids didnt get anything.a nd as much as they try to convice me thats its ok. i can see the hurt in there faces. i feel horrible. am trying so hard to keep the bills in tack so we wont be evicted. and i feel like am letting them down again. my name is charlotte.940-444-1230. please help me. i have a 11 ,8,2,1, and a 1 month year old. thank you. and God bless all of you
I am looking for someone that would like to adopt our family for Christmas. I have four kids 2 girls ages 12 and 10 and 2 boys ages 16 and 4. I know Christmas is not about gifts but our family has been through a lot this year and I just want to be able to see my kids with smiling faces again. On 9/9/11 my dad passed away suddenly and it has taken a toll on the entire family. My husband was involved in a head on collision 2 weeks later and it totaled the only car that we had. They said it was a miracle that he survived the accident at all. If you know of any churchs or anything please let me know. Thank you
hello my name is dawn and im a mother of 5 my husband works to pay rent and we dont have a lot of things to give my children for chrismas my son wants things from cars 2 the movie we just cant afford if anyone has anything from that movie please email me at dawnreina@yahoo.com ill even take used stuff for a cheep price
Hello, i am Grace Martins. We manage a small charity home at Guinea. We just need a blessing to sustain.
Hello, I am a single mother and have been diagnosed with M.S., lupus and R.A with in the past two months and take many shots and meds to manage these diseases. I am looking for Thanksgiving and Christmas help for my 3 children. I am not able to work. This is very hard to ask for help because I have worked since I was 15 yrs old and always have been able to take care of my kids and I am not resourceful of programs that help people in my situation. Thank you for taking the time to read this, and I pray someone can help us have a few good days.
HELLO I AM A MOTHER OF 10 I AM LOOKING FOR SOMEONE TO ADOPT OUR FAMILY FOR THIS HOLIDAY SEASON 2011 WE WERE ONE OF THE FAMILIES THAT WAS AFFECTED BY THE TORNADO BACK IN MAY 22 2011 WE ARE STILL TRYING TO PUT OUR LIVES BACK TOGETHER, SO WE ARE ASKING FOR SOMEONE TO HELP OUR FAMILY BE ABLE TO CELEBRATE CHRISTMAS MORNING WITH SMILES ON ALL OUR FACES AND WE WANT TO THANK YOU IN ADVANCE FOR YOUR GIFTS AND KINDNESS, FROM OUR FAMILY TO YOURS AS ALWAYS GOD BLESS YOU..