I pray that someone can help my family for Christmas. I am a single mom of 2 very beautiful deserving girls ages 14 and 6. The 14 year old is disabled and we are having a real rough time right now. We are on a very low income of my daughters disability and VERY little help from the father. I am a bit embarrassed by asking this but I am really heart broken and depressed about this issue. My daughters are so excited about Christmas and keep talking about what Santa is going to bring them. They both believe in Santa and I am so scared that I will not be able to provide Christmas gifts for them this year and be forced to tell them the truth that Santa is really me. My heart aches because I have not been able to find any help anywhere and I think that by telling them that there is no Santa will rob them of their innocence and that kills me. I feel so bad. Can anyone help or tell me where I may find some help? Salv Army, United Way etc has closed deadline I CANT FIND ANY HELP!
2006-12-06 08:01:13 · 14 answers · asked by Amy M 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Holidays ➔ Christmas
Call a local church in the area and/ or the News media
( to bring attention- for donations, or help you with information ) . They will help you. Best of luck to you .
2006-12-06 08:05:03 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Try the churches. Any friends or family that can give you a loan? Have you asked the father to give anything that he can? Id be getting child support from him but thats another issue. Ask around if anyone knows of a place that may be able to help. If you get a little cash,,check out second hand stores for toys.You can find really great stuff there.Good luck to you & your babies.I feel so sad reading your story.Bless your heart.God will provide,,keep trying,,God will help those that help themselves (and Im not a religious type of person).But I beleive this.
2006-12-06 08:06:57 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would suggest a local church both as help for Christmas and help through out the year. They have wonderful people and are a great support net work. You may need to try on a few churches to see which one fits the best for you. This will also help you refocus your girls away from the commercialization of Christmas.
2006-12-06 08:04:43 · answer #3 · answered by KarenJ 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I totaly feel for you I wish I could help but I'm in the samething right know I have five kids and bill that are due now try some churchs around you thats want I'm going to do if they cant help ask them if they know of any help I'll be praying for you sweety and your kids god will find away keep your head up god bless you!
2006-12-06 08:10:15 · answer #4 · answered by dizzy76 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some malls have Christmas trees where families that need help write down on a tag a gift they would like to have. The tags are hung on the tree and shoppers can select the tags and shop for the gift. Maybe you could contact malls in you area to see if something like this is available.
2006-12-06 08:08:50 · answer #5 · answered by formerly_bob 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My heart goes out to you and please don't be embarressed, we are all a paycheck away from poverty! Is there a local church you can contact, our community has a white gift or what about a local pantry? If they find out about your plight they'll find a way to help usually. If nothing else make it a real time of togeatherness celebrating Christmas with even a few dollar gifts. I'll pray for you.
2006-12-06 08:17:42 · answer #6 · answered by Brianne 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Contact a church nearby. My church put together a whole bunch of gifts together for a couple deserving families like yours. If your not a Christian that might seem a bit awkward but its for your girls. Good Luck and may God bless you with a Merry Christmas!
2006-12-06 08:04:03 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
So sorrryto hear of your hard time.Try churches in your local areathey may be able to help.
2006-12-06 08:05:49 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
hey no worries there is a organization called toys for tots visit this web address and find a local office to request a toy, I'm pretty sure you can request toys straight off this web site.. Good Luck!
http://www.toysfortots.org/contact_us/default.asp
2006-12-06 08:13:26 · answer #9 · answered by bouquet 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Go to a local Church or Christian radio station and explain your situaction....go to local news...there must be someone.
There Freecycle.org where people give things away to people that are gentley used....Good luck and God bless.
2006-12-06 08:06:39 · answer #10 · answered by Lovely B 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋