Every year ThriftyFun gets numerous requests from people looking for help for their families for Christmas. Since we do not have the resources to offer direct help, we have set up this guide to help people find charities in each state. This is a guide about finding Christmas charities in Wisconsin.
Neighbors' Place, based in Wausau, has a Christmas Assistance Program that provides services to area residents. Through their Sponsor Program, qualifying children receive gifts, including mittens, shoes, and clothing. The organization's Christmas Store is an opportunity for parents in low-income families to shop for gifts for children at no charge.
Catholic Charities of Milwaukee provides aid to Wisconsin low-income families through their Christmas Giving Program. The program helps to provide clothing, household items, games, and toys to families in need during the holiday season.
Feeding America, located in eastern Wisconsin, has a Food for the Holidays program.
My family is in dire need for Christmas. This is our 2nd year for no presents under the tree. My husband lost his job after 26 years 2 years ago and is working a job for little wage and my unemployment will run out in March. We have 2 teenagers at home and we also lost our home to foreclosure. What help can I qualify for to give a gift to my children? Thank you.
By Annette from Appleton, WI
By Vaylmer
12/13/2010
Check with your local church, if you have one. They often have an emergency fund they can help you with. Also, check out thrift shops for inexpensive novels, puzzles, games, and videos. Your local library usually also has books for sale. Maybe you could take dvds out at your local library and have a free holiday movie-a-thon. Your food pantry might be able to help - and maybe you could make a few giant cookies to give your teens for gifts. A free gift idea: Write each child a letter, something along the lines of "Ten Reasons I'm Glad You're My Child." Good luck, God Bless, and Merry Christmas.
Charities that offer help during the holiday season in Wisconsin. Please post feedback about any charities you may know about.
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I would like to know where I can sign my kids up for the angel tree and where I can get some help at for Christmas for my family.
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