i also need help for christmas and i'm not having any luck getting it. i am visually impaired and just started a ministry and became a ordained minister but i can't seem to get anyone to help or donate i just rely on GOD and his love and know that my family is blessed this christmas with being saved and trying to follow his word the best we can. thank you and GOD BLESS. GOD answers prayer and blesses those who help others 10 fold you will find what you are seeking. thomas [new pastor and ministry]

As a last effort, I've been praying to God for help this Christmas. I have multiple sclerosis, and I have two small children, a son 12 who is autistic and a daughter 8. I was in and out of medical care this year on the few days the post office was accepting applications to help, and couldn't get a ride to the local sharing center. I'm a single mom, 46. I was raised traditionally, and have tried hard to provide the same for my children, but this year I'm so depressed at the thought of them getting absolutely nothing for Christmas. I am willing to review and show how much I get on disability, and where each dime goes. I'm praying hard. please, when you pray, please pray for Christin, Tyler and me (Barbara) for the strength to get through, and the words to say to my children Christmas morning.

Thank you so much for your time,

Barbara Monroe

Thanks for the insight. I am not real brave in doing these things or sure just what to say, I don't want anything thought to be a complaint or ask too much, that would defeat the purpose. It is heart warming for the concern and guidance. Thanks again.

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rebeccabryng,

i am so sorry to hear of the challenges you are facing right now. i know it is especially difficult during this holiday season. we want so much to give our children everything, and unfortunately, that is not always possible. money is short for my husband and i this year as well, and i have been thinking of all the ways i can make christmas special for my 3 children. i've come up with a few fun things i can make for them that costs very little. i will also have them make small gifts for each other, whether it be a simple drawing or even wrapping up a toy they haven't played with in a long time or something like that.

we will also go to the dollar store and have each child pick something out for his/her brother and sister. i know when you're counting pennies, even a few dollars is too much. think of this as an opportunity to grow closer as a family and a gift that allows your children to realize what is really important. they may not be happy about it now, but hopefully they will look back and see how much you tried to make the holidays special for them and appreciate your giving spirit!

I am embarrassed I posted or let anyone know of the financial difficulties at this time. Please except my apologies and take no offense by it. I have seen so much anger and frustrations from both sides of the fence. It will be tough to explain to the kids on Christmas morning that we will be celebrating the Holiday of love and giving by just waking up for the day. I’d rather do that then taint the precious gift of life and celebrate how special each person is, then have a millions dollars or a tree with gifts beneath it. I know children find it hard to understand why, “they are not like everyone else”, aren’t we special” and will have disappointment re-announced to them. The world or people owe us nothing; it is not their fault times like this happen or the length of time we endure. It is hard on a parent’s heart and you feel inadequate but chin up, at least you have them and they have you for the day. I have lost one child and try to understand myself why all our possessions are gone, we have no home, and integrity on a job only caused problems and the job was then gone. I get up every day and try to make it better, to be a better person, and not let envy rule my heart. When I walk from place to place, I am thankful. When I put a peanut butter sandwich on the table and do not eat so the kids have enough. I am thankful I have that much. This is not a cry for pity or help. I just hope it sparks hope and realization that there is more then Christmas in life to celebrate and be happy about. I do not have answers of how to celebrate when your possessions are nil. I do know possessions mean nothing when we are dead and our lives should not be based on them. I too, tried avenues in lieu for assistance this time of year but came to dead ends. I admit, no one wants to see hurt and disappointment but I refuse to get angry with people and the world because it does not go my way. It would be nice to have some relief and experience the joy on others faces on Christmas. I think of those who have been able to be helped and am truly happy for them. There are so many in need out there. I wish I was in a better position and be on the giving end. As with everyone else, it saddens me to face Christmas morning. My ten year old does not understand it yet and thinks death would be better then life as it is. That rips out your heart when they know things should be better and the pains of getting there. On the other hand, I have gained strength to continue with a higher education, continue to raise my family that I have been entrusted with and bless them by teaching them all that I know to be good; to assist people as my job and in my personal life, in a future I hope to see. If they can learn to be happy with nothing, then they will live lives that have value when they have more. If you receive a better attitude or understanding then I have given something this year. If not, Please know your tears and frustration are not alone and we are all special. If you are the ones bearing a burden of trying to assist others or the ones not knowing how to face Christmas morning; bad things can be turned around and made into something better, in time. Join me, stay in hope and look for something you can give in. The smallest contributions by talent, ability, or kind words can make a difference. We were not handed a checking account when we were born but we were given the air we breath. For everyone who has given regardless the recipients, I offer my sincere appreciation for doing all that you have and hope you will be blessed for it. Merry Christmas!

My name is Maria, I am a single mom of 4, I need some help with christmas, I don't know if I am doing this right, but i am really in need of some help this year. My kids only want one thing, and they think Santa is going to bring them it because they've seen him at the store, and told him what they wanted, I don't know what I will tell them when they have nothing come christmas. I did get them a couple shirts for Christmas cause it is really cold here right now, but that is it. Thank you. Merry Christmas and God Bless.

I recently lost my home due to foreclosure and i am struggling. I am un able to give my four children 3 girls ages 12, 11, and 9 and my 7 year old son as well as my 2 year old niece and 4 month old nephew who are in my care a christmas this year. They are in great need of clothes and shoes and anything would help. I have tried all the local charities and they are all full and unable to help. Thank you, may god bless you all and all that you do.

I have become desperate and may not have a choice but to pass on celebrating Christmas this year. If there is truely assistance out there that would love to help I am humbly open. We do not have any assistance such as Salvation Army or any other organization in our area. I live in WI with my four children. We have lost all our belongings and are slowly replacing clothing items as well as keeping minimum food on the table. Family is not available, I attend school full time and found it difficult to have a job. Not by choice but job availability. We are living under the grace of someone else's roof for the time being. I am embarassed of this situation and hope that my prayers are answered and the children don't have to feel all the grief during the blessed Christmas holiday.

i have children from the ages of 16 to 11, boys and one girl (14 yrs old)and have been looking for help to get them christmas gifts. i've looked on many different internet sites been to places in our town and no one can help, this is my last attempt for ive run out of other options and ideas. we live in towanda pennsylvania. i know of other families in need as well as my own and can't get the help they are looking for, including some of my family members with kids. any help at all with this would be greatly appreciated, my oldest is disabled as constant seizure activity and grand mal seizures, can't do alot of things the others can do, he is now attenting a school with other kids like him,he knows we are having it rough but he always has a smile to make everyone's day a bit brighter, he says we will find the way, i just hope this is it...hope you all have a wonderful christmas

I am a working mother of six children. This Christmas is not going to be that promising for the younger two. My daughter was murdered two years ago on the 25th of Oct. 2005. I have a bills to pay and it's kind hard at this point. Some of the organizations have income guidelines to apply for Christmas and my two younger children are teenagers. They pretty much understand that Christmas is not going too be that promising for us this year. There need to be more organizations for those with incomes with a dollar or two over the guidelines. So where are mothers in my situation supposed to do?? Thank god we will be able to have a nice Christmas dinner. Thank god I have kids that understand but there still kids who want to enjoy Christmas. At some point I know that our financial situation will change but as of now I don't have a choice--lights, rent, and etc. have to be paid. Could someone give a suggestion or answer to what can I do???

Hello,

I was just reading others comments .Just wanted to say i am sorry to hear of all that missed the dead lines.

I was fortunate enough to get my kids in. I am a mother of 5 the 4 oldest's dad died of lung cancer 2 yrs in feb and the baby's daddy had back surgery in sept and has to have 3 more so i know where you are coming from. maybe you could write your local newspaper for help...if you are from the gastonia, nc area if you will write a note and have it postmarked by today's date, dec 7, then they will write it in the paper...another source is your child's school if they are old enough...in our area it is called community in school. not sure what they all are called but most schools have this. you just need to let them know your situation.

for the ones that have little ones that are not school ages then you might want to let area churches know and a lot of the time they will help...or just write a letter to the editor of your local paper ...I sure hope you get your wishes this christmas ...God bless you and wish there was more that i can do......sherry

I know our family is in need this year. we live in a very small community and in fact there are several of us having a hard time this year. Prices of everything is way up. We just had a baby boy, and i am not working due to extended bed rest from having the baby with infection afterwards. I sure would love to know how to get some help we need. we live in Texas in Johnson County. Any direction to point me in would be great. We didn't know when the meetings were for the angel tree so we missed that. Goodfellows did theirs real early this year and I missed that one too.

I myself have fallen on a bit of bad luck this year, financially and and health wise. It will be a really tough Christmas for us this year, but i would like everyone to please keep us in your prayers. Government funds are not available like they used to be due to all the cuts. If anyone knows of any organizations that can help, please let me know.

I know exactly where you're coming from. Times ARE hard for everyone these days. I'm a single mom with 3 kids and their dad left the country 3 years ago and I have not received any child support nor have we heard from him. The holidays have been tough for the kids because they don't have their dad and can't understand why he left. After he left, I put myself through school while working full time thinking it would all be worth it when I finished my degree. I have a job that I love, but doesn't pay much. My son has had some fairly serious health problems. He has a bad kidney and we just found out he has epilepsy. He requires constant care so of course I have to make sure he is in a special daycare, not to mention constant communication with his school. I have already told my kids that we weren't going to have any Christmas this year. After paying rent and utilities, I have very little money left. Now I have additional medical bills. I just don't have the money for presents. My phone is about to be turned off as well because I can't pay the bill. I felt it was more important to pay rent and utilities and buy food. It could have been worse, at least I have decent health insurance through my job. I didn't know about the resources for people for Christmas help so of course I was too late for anything. I just thank God that I have my kids with me at Christmas and that my son is reasonably healthy now. I could be worse...I could be alone and that is a really sad thought.

I am in the same boat. My husband was out of work for a couple of years and is just now trying to return. He is a bricklayer and does some jobs but it isn't enough right now. I have applications in but no one has called. I missed angel tree because my mom had to go into surgery and I was out of town. I didn't know there was a deadline. I like you would just skip Christmas if it wasn't for the kids. It makes me heart sick. We don't even have any Christmas decorations or anything. I'm not really complaining I'm just a little depressed. Times are so hard anymore, for most people. But I am thankful I do have a roof over my head and I do have food on the table. There are many, many more who don't even have this.

Kimberly

I have a comment about Christmas help.

I need help with christmas but I was late applying for the angel tree and have signed up at other groups but as it gets closer to the holiday things look grim for my 4 year old. If I could I would just skip the whole day. We will have no tree or gifts.

I think its awful that social services turns people away I had no idea there was a deadline for help.

This is the worst year ever. All the billions thrown away to help other countries and when I ask one time for a little help even if its one thing the door is slammed in my face.

Then you have these sites you post on asking for help and some are helped but they are so full there is noway there will be enough people to adopt families for Christmas. Thanks for letting me have my say. This is very upsetting.

In order to best serve and protect families in need, we will not post particular requests for help. We suggest that people in need and people that want to help work directly with a charitable group that coordinates opportunities to receive help. You may find some basic information in our article http://www.wisegeek.com/how-can-i-receive-christmas-charity.htm, but we recommend that you contact local groups as well, which can probably serve you more directly.

how will we know if someone adopted our family?

I recently started a group called Send Me An Angel With Yahoo Groups. I currently have 25 members and am trying to recruit donors to help these families out with Thanksgiving and Christmas. All of our members are required to fill out a membership application and were all informed that they will be required to submit verification at the donors request. If during your search of a charity to donate to you come across one that will donate to individuals without needing a referral from social services, please let me know. I am unable to post my email address or the group address on here but you can search for my group at yahoo groups.