Below are stories shared by individuals about the impact of “An Act of Generosity.” Names have been changed to maintain confidentiality.
The day Jessie broke her arm my whole life got turned upside down. Emotionally and financially, Christmas got put to a dead halt. I have been really worried about how I was going to finish Christmas. Jessie is a great child and deserves the world….The donation you guys gave to me was the biggest blessing. It came right at the perfect time. I was able to get Jessie a much needed coat and pair of snow pants. I let her pick out a gift to give to me, too, because she has such a kind heart. She wanted to get me something so bad…I am so grateful for this gift to me and her. I wouldn’t have been able to finish Christmas without this help.
Hola. Gracias por la ayuda. Nos sirvio mucho gracias a la ayuda pudimos tener una Navidad muy felices con unos regalitos para nuestros hijos. Muchas gracias y muchas bendiciones para todos los que hacen posible los sueños de muchas familias. Gracias. Muchas gracias.
A single mother with two children was recently separated from her husband who has cut off all communication with the children. Mom is working and every dollar is put towards food, rent, etc. It has been extremely difficult for the oldest boy, and a little extra help was greatly appreciated and helped relieve some of the family stress of constant economic pressure which has been compounded by the sadness of loss and abandonment.
The father of a family that received a gift card was recently in a car accident and unable to work. While in the hospital, he missed a court date for a traffic violation. After he got home, he went to address the violation, thinking he was doing the right thing, but in fact, he was arrested and jailed. He could not make bail, so he was unable to work. His family was in dire circumstances and mom told the children there would be no Christmas. She received a gift card on the 24th and went shopping after the children went to bed. At the time, she had a single present for one child, which was given by that child’s godparents, but she had nothing for the other three. The gift card made it possible for her to provide Christmas for all of her children.
