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I need help this year for Christmas for my 2 teenagers. Their dad can not afford to get them anything. We live in a hotel in Newnan, Georgia. If someone knows where I could get help please let me know.
By LN
Most agencies that do Christmas help, have a cut off age of 12 years. Teenagers are old enough to understand that times are hard. Also there isn't a kid alive that needs more than one gift from each person. Don't your kids have grandparents, aunts, and uncles that give them gifts? If you attend a church talk to the pastor, sometimes they will take up an anonymous offering to help people. Living in a motel how do you provide meals for your family? You could try the Salvation Army, they might make an exception for age, but I don't know for sure.
I am a 26 year old single mother of a 6 year old boy. Jeremiah is in the second grade, but reads on a 6th grade level. He is very smart. I lost my good job on 06/13/13 and was denied unemployment. I lost my job due to a lie. I don't have the proper funds to give him a Christmas, but I trust God. Jeremiah's father is not involved and does not help. I am reaching out to ask for help. Where can I find Christmas help in Newnan Georgia? Thank you and God bless.
By Latoya from Newnan, GA
Go to the Salvation Army, they are in all areas, maybe not actually in your town, but nearby. Also there is Toys for Tots. Do you have any case managers with Social Services, if you do they might know of more organizations in your area.
Kids don't need a lot of gifts. You can sometimes find decent things in the various types of dollar stores. Thrift stores also have some new items donated, and some things that are used but in like new condition.
I have a friend that is in real need of Christmas for her children and I need to find out how to help her by finding an organization out there to help. I would help, but I do not have the funds to. She has 3 children and their father is not doing anything to help with them. The last 2 Christmases she has not been able to buy them anything and I mean nothing.
I feel so bad for her and need help trying to help her because it breaks my heart watching her work her butt off. The only thing I am able to help her with is clothes for her kids. Please can anyone help me because I can't seem to find anything. I found Salvation Army but can't find a phone number.By Katie W.
If there is a Salvation Army in your area they have to be listed in the phone book. However, your friend will have to go in and apply for help, not you. There is Toys for Tots, and others. That being said, there again I think there is paperwork to be filled out and probably income guidelines.
Most of the organizations that help with Christmas do have an age limit of 12 years. However, your friend could do some shopping every month all year. I have been doing that since my first got married in 1964. Buy one thing a month, and I know she can do that, even if it is only from a dollar store.
Also there are times you can get brand new stuff at thrift stores, even used things that are in excellent condition. Doesn't your friend have any family members that give gifts to her kids? Basically all any kid needs is one gift from the parents, and maybe one from each of the siblings.
Depending on the age of the kids for little kids a color book and 16 count box of crayons would be enough and they could be wrapped as two separate gifts. These items wouldn't have to be brand name ones. As far as that goes no kid needs to receive electronics or brand name clothes.
I have no money or help with my 4, 1, and 2 month old kids. My 4yr old is disabled. Can you please give me ideas as to where I can get help on food, clothes, shoes, and toys? I am on a very low income.
By JP from Atlanta, GA
Most of the charities that do things like that have a cut off date of right around Thanksgiving for applications. Examples: the Salvation Army, Toys For Tots, etc. At thrift stores you can usually find some real nice things, some of them are even brand new, for very little money. There are also dollar stores. Each kid only needs one gift. Talk to the pastor of your church, they will usually take up a special anonymous offering for somebody in their church.
The older ones would be satisfied with a coloring book and crayons, these items could be wrapped separately and make two gifts. Also there must be grandparents, aunts and uncles that would be giving them gifts. Next year buy one item a month and put them away for Christmas. Kids don't need the latest styles and fancy electronic stuff. You can try the Salvation Army, they might be able to help you, especially with free clothing. I know where I live they are advertising on newscasts that they are short of gifts for the names that they have.
Is there anybody that can help me and my fiance get assistance with Christmas for 4 girls from 9-15? Also any help with food would really be helpful as well. Thank you and God bless. Merry Christmas.
By Kevin from Columbus, GA
I am 38 years old and on disability due to a heart condition. Among other things I've been in an out of hospital 10 times this year. I have three teenage girls and a grandbaby. I spent 2 weeks in the hospital the first of November and, as soon as, I was released I got a call my dad died unexpectedly. Needless to say I missed my window of opportunity to get help with Christmas. This is the first year I have needed help for Christmas.
I don't have any family here, so I am scared and lonely. I don't know what to do for food or gifts for my children; not too many people help teenagers. I'm not the kind to ask for help; I am always the one helping. Thank you for listening to just a piece of my story. If anyone knows of anyone that can help us this late please let me know. Thank you.By sonja ream
This is my first Christmas I have had with my daughter since she was two years old. I am really excited, but just started a new job which is part time. So I am struggling on what I am going to do about her Christmas. I don't know where to turn for help for I am not one to ask for it that often. If any one knows of any suggestions I would greatly appreciate it thank you so much.
By T.F.
Do you know any where I can get help for my family? My household consists of my disabled mother who uses her check to pay all the bills, my fiance who is out of work currently, myself who is unable to find employment and 3 children, a girl 4, boy 2, and a girl 2 months old.
By Christina
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