Sharing Christmas Program Preventing Homelessness

The holidays are ahead! For many of us that means joyous thoughts of family gatherings and delicious food. It also means the creation of lists of gifts to buy - as well as receive. Children and adults alike are wowed by the glitzy advertising, and even strangers ask children "What are you asking Santa for this year?"

Now try and imagine a year without a single gift, Christmas cookie, or Christmas tree, and overwhelming feelings of worry and despair. This is the reality for many of our families. This time of year is punctuated with additional financial and emotional stress. Want to add true Joy to your Christmas? With a little thought you can find a way to make Christmas a time to think about community and to nurture a giving spirit.

In it's 12th year, the 2011 Sharing Christmas program will serve over 400 families in need. Donors (individuals, families, and groups) receive a wish list from a client family who has registered and been screened by MOM. Donors purchase gifts for the family, spend $50 per family member, and then either deliver the gifts directly to the family, or bring them to MOM for the family to pick-up.

Want to learn more?  Read our FAQ about the program.

Ready to Register as a Donor? Click here to Register online. Financial Donations are also needed.

Need Assistance this Holiday? Find out more about getting help.

If you have further questions, please contact our volunteer Sharing Christmas Coordinator at 608-826-3415.