Christmas Blessings: Where to Get Nonprofit Help for Your Family
This holiday season many people will not be able to provide a warm dinner or gifts for their family. We have all probably had times when we just didn't know how we were going to make it happen. Fortunately, there are numerous organizations and groups that can help.
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.
Many local churches and schools collect food and clothing
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.
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