Christmas Crisis and Can't Afford Christmas

Updated on December 08, 2009
J.M. asks from Gilbert, AZ
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Hi moms out there. I never thought in a million years that I would ever be posting this but it has happened to us. For so many years I have been fortunate to help my friends and give them items for their children and donate but this year my husband has made no money in the mortgage industry leaving me to ask if anyone knows of any organizations that might be willing to help my children this year for Christmas. This year my two little girls will not be having a Christmas or getting any presents as of now. We just do not have the money to spare. I feel so bad because they are so excited. If I could just find an organization to give just one toy for them to open on Christmas day I would be grateful. We did put our old Christmas tree up and bought DollarTree ornaments spent 13 bucks and then I had the girls bake sugar cookies and paint them for added decorations. But that is as far as our Christmas will be able to go.

If any of you moms know where I can go that will help my little girls possibly have a Christmas I would appreciate it. I just do not know what to do right now as we have never been in this situation before. Thanks in advance for even just reading this right now.

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E.H.

answers from Dallas on

Hello JM,

Gosh, this economy is just horrible and we have been in your shoes. We would LOVE to have the opportunity to buy some presents for your precious girls. We have a 3 year old son and we would like to teach him the real meaning of Christmas. He takes his own money out of his piggy bank when he wants candy. He always buys 1 gobstopper! What would your girls like? Please have them make a list, including their sizes.

By the way, what color ornaments do you like?
You may want to change your subject line, I know Allen folks would love to help, but may not read your ad.

Sincerely,

The H. Family

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T.F.

answers from Dallas on

You need to sign up for your Community Outreach program as soon as possible.

They have resources and ways to help guide you though some tough times.

I live in Allen and the Allen Community Outreach has a retail store with goods that have been donated. We donte to them a lot because it is a good program.

Best wishes!

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K.R.

answers from Dallas on

Hurry to the Community Outreach and sign up for gifts
also check with your local churches

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K.S.

answers from Dallas on

Hi there!

My daughters daycare is pooling together to donate to Metrocrest Social Services. They provide food and gifts during the holidays to those who need it. The website is www.metrocrestsocialservices.org. Below is a blurb from their website:

Metrocrest Social Services strives to improve the quality of clients’ lives through special holiday programs which offer food and gifts that clients might not otherwise be able to afford.

Our holiday program allows parents the opportunity to choose food and gifts for each family member without having to pay; in this way, children don’t know that they’ve received donated gifts, and parents maintain their dignity by being able to provide for their families during the holidays.

If you have questions or for more information about how we can help you, contact Camilla Zimbal, Director of Client Services at ###-###-#### ext. 12 for more information.

Godbless you and your family, J M!

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M.L.

answers from Dallas on

HI J. M.,
I have a son and would LOVE to get some adorable girl things for your girls!!! If you would send me your info...
ages/likes/address, I would love to send over something fun for them to open on Christmas day!
Your situation could be any of us, and my family is really fortunate even though we're not "rich". Please let me have the joy of getting a couple cute things for your girls!
Take care,
M.

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