I am a single mom who is disabled and in need of Christmas help for my 3 children. I have searched and searched and am unable to find anything in my area. Is there any way I could be helped in finding local aid for Christmas? Thank you.
By Amanda R.
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The charities that I know of that provide Christmas help are the ones that are known nation wide and I know they are in your area too. That being said most of them have cut off dates of mid-November for taking applications. This is so that they can do the budgeting for a certain number of kids. Most of the also have age cut off limits of 12-13 years.
If you have a social worker with the Department of Social Services talk to that person, they might know of some help. Also speak to your pastor. Sometimes they will take up a special, anonymous offering for a needy family in the congregation. Do your kids have grandparents, aunts, and uncles that will be sending them gifts?
Several years ago, I decided I had to do something that made Christmas less stressful, so I started buying one gift a month with a $20.00 limit per gift. If I saw something on sale that had a $20.00 value and it was something that I knew one of the people on my list wanted or needed, I got it. I would start in January and I have been done for about six months. By doing this I also avoid all the crowds and hassle of shopping this close to Christmas.
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