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Christmas Help for Low Income Families

storm747 started this conversation
Oct 30, 2009

Christmas Help for Low Income Families

This year (2009), charitbable agencies expect to have an increase in the number of families seeking assistance for the coming holidays over the amount they serviced in 2008. There are national and local agencies offering Christmas help for low income families, but it is important that you contact them as soon as you can if you are a low income family in need of Christmas help. If you are in need of free toys this Christmas for your children and need help in feeding your family a holiday meal, please contact your local branch of each of the following agencies. They may be able to give your family holiday assistance. It will help to have your children’s first names, ages, sizes, and wish list written down before you contact them.

Salvation Army

The Salvation Army provides a large social services program to help needy people of all ages. Donations provide free Christmas toys, dinners, and clothing for families in need. For Thanksgiving and Christmas help, you need to contact your local Salvation Army for details on how to register for holiday food baskets and Christmas toys ASAP!  The time is now to make sure your family is on their reservation list.

Toys for Tots

Toys for Tots is a U.S. Marine Corps charity that collects new, unwrapped toys during October, November and December annually for Christmas. These free Christmas toys are distributed to children of low income families around the United States. Marine Toys for Tots makes it simple for you to receive free toys for your children, or for someone else. Search for the donation site in your state , follow their directions, and contact your local Coordinator.

United Way

United Way is accepting applications for free holiday food and toy assistance. To apply, families may need to present a picture identification card, Social Security cards for all family members, current proof of household income, proof of address (utility bill), and birth certificates or proof of custody for children ages 12 and under. Find your local United Way. The United Way can also direct you to agencies that can help you pay utility bills. Be sure to register for the Angel Tree program for your children to receive new Christmas gifts from local families.

Local Houses of Worship

Many local churches also offer free Christmas toys, meals, and clothes to families low income families.  Be sure to reach out to churches in your community.

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ssanddave1
Dec 28, 2011
Hi my name is sandy, i have a 16 teen year old and a 5 mo. old baby. things are hard.but what eils is new right. Well, i know its a little late but for my two,,,,better late then never.
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Blessed 777
Dec 22, 2011
Hi my name is Latoya this year has been the hardiest for my family. My husband is disabled and I'm unemployed we have 3 beautiful kids 2 boys and 1 girl Our girl is 9 the oldest boy is 8 who has been angels making all A's in school what more could we ask for this is the first year of our 8 month old son Christmas and he hasn't even seen the Christmas lights yet help us make our kids Christmas a great Christmas
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liz406
Dec 20, 2011
Hello my name is elizabeth I live in lynwood california and this year.I can't afford to give one toy present to my son his a year old his first christmas I been moving back and forthplace to plac do to low income in my family and do to this bad economy I can't find a job I been called for interviews but someone better and wit more experiance gets the job and this is my first year doing this but I just wanna see my son happy and have something to belive in and have hope that everythings ganna be just right I would aprriciate any toy donation at least one will do for my lil boy. Plz email me to cutie2007candy@hotmail.com for further info to contact me thank u and happy holidays
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all~by~myself
Dec 17, 2011
I have 1 daughter who is 17 yrs old. I have been widowed for 16 years last Oct. 6th. I am used to doing everything all by myself. I have barely scraped by, but I have managed to keep a roof over our heads & something in our stomache . . . until now. I photograph for a living (which I LOVE doing.) My house was robbed this last summer. All of my photo equiptment was stolen. (Which makes it difficult to get photo jobs.) I have managed to pay the rent up until Oct. Since then, my daughter & I have been living in our car. Raising my girl all by myself makes for a meek Christmas to say the least. She doesn't really want anything . . . just a place to lay her head, next to her mom. She crosses her fingers that it's not the car. She is an amazing girl. I am so lucky to have her in my life. K.C. Mo. area. Anything is appreciated VERY much. Thank~You !!!
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tyishia
Dec 17, 2011
My name is Tyishia I am a single mother of two I was in a auto accident on april 22 2011. I have problem's in both legs unable to walk without any help I cant work because of the accident. I have no help at all I am three months behind in all bill and on top of that I have not one gift for my girls. I tried to get a loan from the lawyer but that did not work out for me now i have no other way to get any kind of help. I cant get up in go to every church in the city if I could I would but I am waiting on a hip replacement so I cant go ride every bus in the city. please help me with some resource to get help thank you
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mom of 6kids
Dec 16, 2011
hi i;m a mother of 6 and i just lost my job in october and i hadn't had any luck finding a job and now with christmas around the corner i don't have any way to give my kids anything this christmas so if anyone knows where can i apply to get help at this time because i have been looking but all the charities are closed and not accepting any more applications to get help i would really like any info or help and i really appreciate your help thank and god bless all of you. and this is in sacramento california
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moo42
Dec 16, 2011
My name is Melissa, and I live in Orange, CA. I am unemployed, I was laid off, and my husband has been disabled since last February. We do not make enough to give our kids even one Christmas present this year. We feel so horrible and do not know what to do. If there is anyone or any organization out there that can help us, it really would be a miracle for our family. Thank you.
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sad one
Dec 15, 2011
hi my name is Rosie I live with my mom and lil brother and sister plus a roommate that ha s a 2yr old I'm depress cause i lost my Job my roommate is a retired veteran of the army and need surgery on her leg, there for we are both unemployed this yr if you can find it in your heart to help us have a merry christmas i'd appreciate it God bless you!
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dayanastar
Dec 15, 2011
Hello my name is Dayana I lived in Lynwood CA I have two boys but i can't give my family a good christmas because Im disable i can not work and i wish someone reading this can help my family to have a good xmas
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jennycis2011
Dec 14, 2011
hi my name is jenny i live in el paso texas its been hard for me and my 4 kids is sad because im not working rigth now and i need someone can help me for this x-mas for my kids had cloths and some toys i am a single mom i had a son 15, and 3 grils, 13, 10 and 8 please any help
jennifercisneros@usa.com thanks you and merry x-mas .
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jennycis2011
Dec 14, 2011
I live in el paso texas i am a single mom with four kids with out job please help me find somoone can help me for this year my kids had a x-mas present i dont know what to do
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misse11888
Dec 11, 2011
I recently moved to georgia the move has drains me im barely gonna make rent and my daughter isn't getting anything for her first christmas cause I just don't have the money to get her anything let alone enough to pay all are bills if someone could please help I would be so greatful. Allenhurst ga
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mat33
Dec 11, 2011
HI i need help please i have no funds to pay rent. i will be homeles soon anyone can help please . long beach ca. 90802 please help if god is willing
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mat33
Dec 10, 2011

Hi i need godly help please my mom deid need help to pay my rent be for i be homeles anyone can help please she had lung canser! i have no money to pay rent i have no food, plaese help. thank you . call 562-612-3928 matthias lee

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motherinneedfor2
Dec 8, 2011
My family and i are struggling extremely bad right now we have two boys 8 years old and five. MY husband was laid off a couple months ago due to winter, i was unable to work because of a high risk pregnancy with twins about two weeks ago they were both still born. We have no money for presents or rent, all i want is to give our boys a Christmas. Any help would be greatly appreciated.We are willing to work if any one needs help we are in Spokane.
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7momma7
Dec 7, 2011
 in response to ...   i am in need of some help this year if your still interested
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19NANA65
Dec 7, 2011
I DONT KNOW WHERE TO START, BUT 10 YEARS AGO MY HUSBAND WAS DIAGNOSED WITH HIV ON CHRISTMAS DAY. HE HAD BEEN SOO SICK FOR MONTHS AND HE END UP IN THE HOSPITAL WITH HIS ORGANS SHUTTING DOWN. THE DR GAVE HIM AN HIV TEST AS LAST RESORT AND GAVE US THE NEWS ON CHRISTMAS DAY BECAUSE HE NEEDED IMMEDIATLY TO BE ON CERTAIN MEDS. I HAD 4 CHILDEREN TO TAKE CARE OF AND I FEEL SOO BAD BECAUSE EVERY YEAR TILL THIS YEAR I ADMITTED MY SELF INTO THE HOSPITAL FOR DEPRESSION AROUND THE HOLIDAYS. I WOULD LOVE TO MAKE THIS UP TO MY CHILDEREN WHO ARE NOW ADULTS BY PROVIDING A DINNER FOR THE FAMILY AND GIFTS TO MY GRAND BABIES BUT AS LUCK NOT ON MY SIDE I CANT AFFORD IT. MY HUSBAND WAS IN AN ACCIDENT WHICH BROKE HIS LEG IN 6 PLACES AND HAS NOT RETURNED TO WORK FULL DUTY YET AND IT HAS BEEN A YEAR SINCE HIS ACCIDENT. I PRAY THE LORD WILL HEAR OUR PRAYERS AND SEND ME AN ANGEL TO TAKE CARE OF ME AND MY FAMILY! GOD BLESS
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Pakistani Christians
Dec 5, 2011
Flood Victims Christians in Pakistan Need Your Help this Christmas.

Dear Brethren,

Christians in Pakistan are in “grievous distress” as large swathes of Pakistan are once again submerged in water. Serious flooding has forced thousands of people into emergency camps where facilities are poor and they are at risk of catching diseases such as malaria, dysentery and dengue fever. It comes exactly one year after flood waters covered vast swathes of Pakistan last summer.

Some areas were seeing worse flooding than last year, with the equivalent of an entire monsoon season’s worth of rain falling in just a few days. It warned that Christians were particularly vulnerable because they already live in poverty and is often overlooked in the distribution of aid. We are terribly sad to see the destruction and poor condition of the people affected by heavy rains.

We have noticed and seen that Christians are being deprived of the help, relief and support that other people are getting.

Our Ministry has launched an emergency appeal to provide food, clean water and hygiene products to Pakistani Christians caught up in the floods and as I shared with you that many of Christian families are staying with us. In this latest calamity our brothers and sisters in Pakistan have no way to help themselves, and other organisations may never come to their aid.

“They are crying out to us for their very lives. Will you please help us help them to survive?”

You can learn more about me and our ministry by visiting:

http://newlife.id.au/little-disciples-of-jesus/

Photos of the flood relief team can be found here. http://s264.photobucket.com/albums/ii186/thelittledisciples/MInistry%20Floods%20Relief%20Team/recently, we have 27 people living with us and they are in dire need of funds to purchase food and will soon be in need of warm clothing as well. Please join with us in helping Pakistani flood victims. You can email us at thelittledisciples@msn.com

Or find us on Face book at https://www.facebook.com/Javypk to learn more about how to help. A little bit of help can go a long way.

In His Service,

Javed Irshad
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DaLonnie
Dec 4, 2011
I lost my job in October and I'm currently waiting for unemployment that I am fighting for. My furnace needs repairs and I could use some financial assistance.
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Redfox1love2001
Dec 3, 2011
My name is Angelica I lost my job in September after 6.5 years and am currently fight for unemployment. I am on welfare while I look for work so I can get off asap because that don't even pay the rent. I am looking to get a job to buy presents for my 15 and 3 year old. If anyone knows were I can get help email me at redfox1love2001@yahoo.com
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