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Local Christmas Charities
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Art Kits for Kids in Foster System (Staunton)
The MAC plans to assemble 200 kits for a years worth of kits. They could use help with materials. Below is the Amazon wishlist to make purchasing easier but supplies can be bought anywhere. https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3QK8GQSKQJ78Q..
Billie’s Kids Christmas (Granite City)
Provides Christmas to 150-200 children. Each child receives 2 gifts, coat, gloves, hat, blanket, and other goodies. Each family receives food, essentials, and a family game. Wish List are loaded to registry at Target. Gifts from registry ship direct.
Children's Home and Aide (Many Sites)
Has quite a few families who haven’t been sponsored.
Elf Express
Help children in need and make their Christmas special. Pair with needy children as Christmas Elves. If you need help or want to be an elf send a message. Elves can decide whether they would like to drop off gifts with sponsored family or stay anonymous.
Hamel Giving Tree (Hamel)
Provides a place at Hamel Village Hall for donated gifts to be picked up and dropped off. Drop toys into the box, volunteers will then collect, wrap, and place the gifts at the Tree.
Mid-Town Moms (Alton)
Helps children in shelters with Christmas toys. Local shelters and outreach programs provide the first name, age, gender and birthdate of the child in need. During Christmas we set up a store where parents can shop for their children free of charge. Each child will receive at least three gifts and stocking stuffers.
The MAC plans to assemble 200 kits for a years worth of kits. They could use help with materials. Below is the Amazon wishlist to make purchasing easier but supplies can be bought anywhere. https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3QK8GQSKQJ78Q..
Billie’s Kids Christmas (Granite City)
Provides Christmas to 150-200 children. Each child receives 2 gifts, coat, gloves, hat, blanket, and other goodies. Each family receives food, essentials, and a family game. Wish List are loaded to registry at Target. Gifts from registry ship direct.
Children's Home and Aide (Many Sites)
Has quite a few families who haven’t been sponsored.
Elf Express
Help children in need and make their Christmas special. Pair with needy children as Christmas Elves. If you need help or want to be an elf send a message. Elves can decide whether they would like to drop off gifts with sponsored family or stay anonymous.
Hamel Giving Tree (Hamel)
Provides a place at Hamel Village Hall for donated gifts to be picked up and dropped off. Drop toys into the box, volunteers will then collect, wrap, and place the gifts at the Tree.
Mid-Town Moms (Alton)
Helps children in shelters with Christmas toys. Local shelters and outreach programs provide the first name, age, gender and birthdate of the child in need. During Christmas we set up a store where parents can shop for their children free of charge. Each child will receive at least three gifts and stocking stuffers.
