Christmas 2023
That’s a wrap!
A million thanks to our generous donors for making this Christmas season happen. We helped 33 families, including 141 people! That is nearly double what we accomplished last year. Every gift and every financial contribution mattered this year. There were times when we questioned if the money would really stretch to cover every gift, but it did! Thank you to the shoppers and the gift wrappers, to those who set up tables and rounded up wrapping paper. Thank you to the sewists and crocheters who created beautiful stockings and hats and scarves. Thank you to the volunteers who stuffed stockings and those who helped us pack up the leftovers. Thank you to the friend who loaned a trailer and a van for our first big batch of deliveries, and then showed up to unload them. Thank you to those who made groceries possible for the struggling families receiving gifts on Christmas Eve. Thank you to everyone who reaffirmed my faith in humanity, in community, and in the circle of love that can include us all.
Much love and best wishes for a Merry Christmas,
Heidi
Here’s how you can help.
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Donate Cash
If you’re interested in helping us prepare for the Christmas 2023 season, please consider donating cash. Direct donations will enable us to provide additional assistance (housing, food, gas, etc.) by grouping donations together and will kickstart our year-long efforts to provide immediate aid as new situations arise.
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Purchase Gifts
Each year, with the help of community members like you, we provide Christmas gifts to struggling families. We shop for each family based on their unique needs, wrap the gifts individually, and deliver the gifts directly to the ASD20 Family Resource Center or the families’ homes.
You can purchase items including essentials, like basic home supplies, gift cards for gas, groceries, and clothing, as well as special gifts for children. Click “donate” below to get started.
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Gift Wrapping & Stockings
Our annual gift wrapping party will be Saturday, December 16 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. or until all the gifts are wrapped! Meet at the Bartle home (4385 Begonia Terrace) to help make the holidays extra special. Text (719) 244-2451 to RSVP.
On Saturday, December 9, we will stuff approximately 150 Christmas stockings! This event will be held from 2:00-5:00 p.m. at Legend Senior Living (2368 Research Parkway). Ask for the Be the Good event at the front desk. Text (719) 244-2451 to RSVP.
Thank you for helping us spread hope, cheer, and love!
We hope your experience serving the wonderful people of Colorado Springs enriches you Christmas season.
Thank you!
