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By Sara from Illinois
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By
10/24/2011
You could also try your local fire dept. they always have things for kids big and small for Christmas in every area. All the larger churches and a lot of the small ones will take on the task for you if you'll just ask. Don't be afraid to ask, just call and ask what they can do to help and tell them of your situation. Caring usually starts with the needy person telling someone who cares.
By
11/23/2010
I agree with the posters on share/angel ministries. I know that ours will do a Christmas dinner package for $25 that includes a turkey, a pie, vegetables, etc. Food stamps/SNAP are accepted at share/Angel ministries. So it doesn't hurt to check out the share/angel ministries site.
For those who can't get help with gifts and decorations, Go to thrift shops, dollar stores for items and always look at thrifty fun for good money saving gift ideas. Craigs list also has a free section on their site.
By (Guest Post)
12/05/2008
For all people who are saying call the Salvation Army, Good Luck cause I can't even get in touch with them nor or they accepting people who need help with gifts for their kids unless your homeless or fostering kids and Angle Tree is mainly for kids who's parents are in prison. All churches I call either will not call back or is stopped accepting applications here in Georgia. Now What?
By Brandi (Guest Post)
11/10/2008
I would like to give feedback to those who keep saying "go to the salvation army" or to the "red cross". Unless you are in this position and know what is going on, then you need to know that a lot of these agencies don't have the program due to lack of donations. The demand is EXTREMELY higher than usual.
By Becky (Guest Post)
10/24/2008
I was wondering if mystery4life is helping out with Christmas this year? If not does anyone know of any help for Christmas?
By Jennifer (Guest Post)
12/20/2007
None of the charities can help anymore people I was with out electricity for 2 weeks and went to over 50 places and was turned away.
By
12/20/2007
IM A SINGLE MOTHER OF A SON WHOS 8 YEARS OLD AND MONEY IS SO TIGHT RIGHT NOW THAT I DONT HAVE THE MEANS TO GET HIM A CHRISTMAS GIFT, CAN I GET SOME LISTINGS OF CHARITIES IN THE ANAHEIM/SANTA ANA CALIFORNIA AREAS THAT MIGHT BE ABLE TO ASSIST ME?
By SunshineRose (Guest Post)
08/29/2007
I agree that share is a generous deal.
The food is better than I could afford otherwise. The food is very fresh and of top quality.
By
11/30/2006
I DON'T THINK SARA MEANS TO BE INSENITIVE TO ANYONE AND EVERYONE REALIZES THAT NO 2 STORIES ARE EVER THE SAME BUT ONE DOESN'T NEED TO TAKE THIS POST PERSONAL EITHER.SHE WAS JUST TRYING TO HELP.IF YOU HAVE OLDER CHILDREN THEN YOU MIGHT TAKE HER ADVISE AND CHECK WITH LOCAL CHURCHES AND THE TOWNSHIP SUPERVISOR.
I JUST RECENTLY CAME ACROSS A GREAT SITE
WWW.FREECYCLE.ORG PEOPLE GIVE AWAY STUFF OR YOU CAN ASK FOR A SPECIFIC ITEM
By Carol in PA (Guest Post)
11/30/2006
I cant say enough good things about SHARE. It is for everyone regardless of their income. The food is good, generous and nutritious. You pay for it, but get far more than you would in the grocery store for that amount of money especially around holiday time. IN my area a college administrator, a college professor, and a church secretary all partake in the benefits of this program. I heartily recommend it.
I did a Google search under SHARE food program for my state.
warm regards,
Carol in PA
I am looking for help for Christmas for my 7 1/2 year old son?
By Wilma
By redhatterb
11/30/2011
You have probably passed the deadline for help from charities in your area. I know where I live the deadline has passed for all of them. These organizations have to know ahead of time so they know how to budget for every body that needs help. Doesn't your son's Dad send a gift to your son. Also there must be grandparents, aunts and uncles that will send gifts. You should be able to afford to buy one $5.00-10.00 item for your son. All any kid needs is one gift from their parents. Also speak to the pastor of your church, sometimes they will take up a special offering for a needy family in the congregation.
Where can I get help with Christmas for my kids this year?
By Tabitha
By redhatterb
11/25/2011
Call 211, it is a national clearing house that keeps a list of different orgazations that can help people with different things. The name of the organization is HELPLINE? Most of the charities that help with things like this have a cut off age level of 12 years. Speak to the pastor of your church, sometimes they will take up a special offering for a member of the congregation that needs help.
I am a single mom with a 13 year old son. I lost the extra income that I had coming in. Where can I find help to be able to give my son a Christmas this year?
By Kisha
By tnphoenixrising
11/06/2011
Contact your local Salvation Army. Here they have Angel Tree program.
I need help this Christmas. Where can I find assistance?
By Samantha
By redhatterb
10/27/2011
Call 211, it is a nation wide clearing house that has a list of organizations that help people. However, there is a cut off age of 12 years for most organizations that help with gifts. Also call the Salvation Army, however, in a lot of places all of those different organizations band together into one, to provide Christmas help. I would need help at Christmas, if I didn't start my shopping in January. I have been done for at least a month.
I spend $20.00 on each of my adult kids and grandkids that range in age from 15-25. I also exchange gifts with an elderly aunt and a cousin, that I am really close to. If I find a $20.00 item on sale for $10-15.00 that is still counted as a $20.00 item. Everybody gets one gift. I also start buying groceries for the holidays durng the summer. It takes a little planning ahead to get by without begging for help. Also a lot of the non-profits that provide Christmas help, have a cut off age of 12 years for gifts. Kids don't need a lot of gifts and they don't need expensive gifts, do what you can. Also ask the pastor of your church if there is any way they can help.
I was wondering how or where to get help for my family's Christmas presents this year?
By Sommer H.
By redhatterb
11/21/2011
No matter where you apply you will have to fill out an application and list your gross income. Most of the charities have a cut off age limit of 12 years for gifts. HELPLINE! is a national clearinghouse that keeps a list of organizations that help people in given areas. Also the Salvation Army does help people. Kids only need one present each, from their parents. Also don't the kids have grandparents and aunts and uncles that will be sending them gifts?
Speak to the pastor of your church, sometimes they will take up a special anonymous offering for a member of the congregation that has come upon hard times.
I need help badly for Christmas this year. Ccan anyone help me please? God bless you.
By Cathy
By profile.php?id=100001834403579
10/22/2011
There are a lot of programs that can help you. You could also organize your own sales to get money. There are always bake sales and if you check in the local news paper, there are always places where you could get a table very cheap and sell things for profit.
Good luck and have a great Christmas
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