I have just lost my job with no luck and cannot get public assistance. I do not want my children to wake up with nothing on Christmas, If any one has any suggestions please let me know. I am not begging just asking for advice. I have never been in this situation.
2006-12-02 05:08:10 · 15 answers · asked by bigorangegirl1 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Holidays ➔ Christmas
I will bring them presents.
2006-12-02 05:17:06 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You might have to spend a little bit of money. How old are your kids. Try the Dollar Store. If they're young I'm sure they won't even notice where it came from. If they are older than they have to understand the importance of money and that when you loose your job there is no money. Can your family help out to make your Christmas better? The dollar store can be a great idea. It shouldn't matter about gifts but with children it does and I know that it's important to you as a mother to show them that Santa came and to give them gifts, believe me I know I have a child myself. Also go to Garage Sales on the weekends up until Christmas. In the mean time find a part time job, any job!
2006-12-02 13:13:21 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
No-one wants kids to go without stuff at christmas, You could try some organisations or spend a little bit of money on cheap things like note books and pens! If ur thinking of getting back into a job tell the children you will promise them summin good like a day trip! U cud even take them out for the day! The internet is a good place to get tips aswell Happy Christmas! Hope all works out well
2006-12-02 13:18:02 · answer #3 · answered by lil_monket 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
So sorry that you lost your job. Check with Saint Vincent Depaul and the Salvation Army. Also Toys for Tots a program through the Marine Corps every year. I would start with these three first. The Salvation Army helps many needy children every year through donations from the kettle collections. I sure hope this works for you! God Bless you and your children! Have a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Hang in there they will have a Christmas. Just believe! :)
2006-12-02 13:15:54 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Toys for Tots is a good place to start. Also there are several organizations out there looking to "Adopt a Family". Go to your local Chamber of Commerce and see if it's too late to be put on the list. Try the Salvation Army (they may not give you anything but it's a good, inexpensive place to buy gifts for your kids).
I've been in your position and I know how hard it is. Just remember that things DO get better although sometimes it takes a while. Good luck.
2006-12-02 13:11:42 · answer #5 · answered by Brooke 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
i don't know if this would help but its worth the shot right....
here are some addresses i have that are completely legit you can have your kids write letters to santa ASAP asking for things that they want or need...or you can send in letters for them as a surprise:
santa claus
Armes Force Reserve Center
Floyd Bennet Field
Brooklyn N.Y. 11234-7079
Santa Claus
19 West 56 st 5th Floor
New York N.Y. 11256
Santa Claus Daily News
540 West 33rd Street
New York N.Y. 10001
Santa Claus
6535 Scondia Coke
Place Sandston, Virgina 23150
Santa Helper
300 Forest Ave
Paramount N.J. 07652
Santa Claus
P.O Box 462
Morris Planes
New York N.Y. 07950
Santa Claus Toys & Tots
Fort Schuyler
Bronx N.Y. 10455
Santa Claus
281 Park Ave South
New York N.Y. 10016
hope everything works out :-)
2006-12-05 17:48:20 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I dont know where you live but most place have a toys for tots program or a salvation army where you can put the kids names on a list. If your kids are little enough they dont mind getting something less expensive as long as there is something under the tree with their name on it . I hope you find something in this that will help. And i will pray for you .
2006-12-02 13:40:41 · answer #7 · answered by been there done that 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I TOTALLY UNDERSTAND HOW YOU FEEL, MY HUSBAND ALMOST GOT FIRED LAST NIGHT FROM HIS PAPER ROUTE AND THE PPL THERE ARE REALLY SCREWING UP EVERY ONES HARD EARNED TIPS THAT WE GET WHEN WE SEND NON-CHRISTMAS CHRISTMAS (NOT TO OFFEND ANYONE) CARDS OUT; THEY ACTUALLY TOOK A ROUTE BACK LAST NIGHT THAT HE'S BEEN DOING FOR 3 YRS. BECAUSE THEY TOOK ON THE TAMPA TRIBUNE RECENTLY AND HE MISSED A LOT OF THOSE NEW PPL. THE DIRECTS THEY GIVE HIM HAVE HIM GOING IN FIGURE 8'S ONLY SEVERAL MILES APART COMING BACK AND FORTH TO THE SAME NEIGHBORHOODS TO DELIVER SO MANY PPL HAVE ALREADY WALKED.(WHICH MEANS THEY TAKE $200 FROM EACH ROUTE) I AM SCARED THEY WILL FIRE HIM FOR THEIR STUPIDITY AND WE CAN'T AFFORD CHILDCARE FOR OUR 2 YRS OLD SON SO I CAN WORK DAYS(HE IS IN COLLEGE-DAYS) THIS WILL BE A SMALL CHRISTMAS FOR US WE ALSO HAVE A 8 YR OLD DAUGHTER, WHO, OF COURSE, WANTS THE WORLD. I WOULD TRY LOCAL CHURCHES THEY HELP WITH THESE THINGS AND *211 FROM YOUR HOME PHONE OFFERS A HELP LINE(ITS HOW I'VE GOTTEN MY ELECTRIC BILL PAID B4) HANG IN THERE I AM IN THE SAME BOAT, YOU WANT TO GIVE THEM SOO MUCH BUT YOU CAN'T ALWAYS!!! KD
2006-12-02 13:27:07 · answer #8 · answered by tinkerflys 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would suggest you check with your local United Way chapter as soon as possible. They have a list and a cut off date to apply for helping folks get in contact with different organizations for toys and the local food bank,and church groups who provide meals for physically disabled people. Good luck.
2006-12-02 13:18:29 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
depending on where u r from michigan toys for tots!here the number 1313 or 1586 363-7874 u could try good fellows theres also a action center 1-586-759-9150 hope this helps u can also go to the salvation army or your local churches, hope it goes well for you happy hoildays and god bless
2006-12-02 15:52:56 · answer #10 · answered by lilangelbud2006 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there's this thing at the salvation army where they have you sighn up and they give you what's called a Christmas basket it has like a few toys and candy or something in them. They are free. I'm not sure how it works exactly.But i will try to find out for you.
2006-12-02 13:12:14 · answer #11 · answered by Grace 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋