Giving Christmas 2015
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This will be the 5th year our family has been able to do a service project that we call "Giving Christmas". We have 3 kiddos (ages 9, 7, and 5) that look forward to Giving Christmas to kids that are less fortunate every year. Our goal is to help 100+ kids within our community receive holiday gifts this year. We will be surprising them with a holiday party (food/arts & crafts), and they'll be handed a bag full of handpick gifts. Helps us make a difference with Giving Christmas! The more we can share, the closer we get to our goal. Thank you!
PLEASE SHARE OUR CAMPAIGN WITH YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS ON FACEBOOK AND TWITTER. YOU CAN ALSO GET UPDATES ON OUR FACEBOOK PAGE "GIVING CHRISTMAS 2015"
Our Story
5 years ago my family of 5 moved out of a motel we lived in for 2 years. Most families living there stay in a 2 bedroom suite that is total of 575 square feet of living space. We were living paycheck to paycheck, and when Christmas rolled around we were not in a position to purchase gifts for our children. A few days before Christmas someone did a Random Act of Kindness, and dropped off presents for all the kids that lived at the motel. It brought so much joy to all of the children, most of which were sure they wouldn't be receiving anything.
A few nights before Christmas I was the receipant of another Random Act of Kindness. I was working a big top and a single table. The man at my table could see that the large table was taking most of my time, but was very patient and kind. In between drinks and food I was able to talk with him about his family and mine. He left me $10 , then headed out. No more than 10 minutes later, I turned around and there he was again. He gave me a hug, slid something in the side of my apron, and told me, "Have a Merry Christmas!". I reached into my apron and pulled out $800. I was so overwhelmed by his generosity that God had called him to. I couldn't stop crying. He had given my family hope, showed us unconditional love, and made it possible for my family to move out of the motel. After praying about what we should do with the money we had left over, we used the money to buy presents for families that were stuggling the way we were, so we could pass on the blessing that God had given us and His love.
Since we moved out, we have paid that blessing forward and have made "Giving Christmas" a family tradition. Every year we have watch God grow this, and have seen his hand at work.
How You Can Help
You can help by donating time, supplies, or cash donation.
We will need some extra hands serving the children and getting things ready for the Christmas Party. (Date to be determined)
The children we are helping this year are in Haltom City , TX and their school is in need of Kleenex, Lysol wipes, hand sanitizer, dry erase marker, and folders with brads. Any supplies are greatly appreciated
Your cash donation will be used to purchase:
School Supplies
Toys
Food and Crafts for Christmas Party
We want to thank you for your support and prayers in our goal of bring Christmas to the families this year! Please help us make a difference with Giving Christmas!
PLEASE SHARE OUR CAMPAIGN WITH YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS ON FACEBOOK AND TWITTER. YOU CAN ALSO GET UPDATES ON OUR FACEBOOK PAGE "GIVING CHRISTMAS 2015"
Our Story
5 years ago my family of 5 moved out of a motel we lived in for 2 years. Most families living there stay in a 2 bedroom suite that is total of 575 square feet of living space. We were living paycheck to paycheck, and when Christmas rolled around we were not in a position to purchase gifts for our children. A few days before Christmas someone did a Random Act of Kindness, and dropped off presents for all the kids that lived at the motel. It brought so much joy to all of the children, most of which were sure they wouldn't be receiving anything.
A few nights before Christmas I was the receipant of another Random Act of Kindness. I was working a big top and a single table. The man at my table could see that the large table was taking most of my time, but was very patient and kind. In between drinks and food I was able to talk with him about his family and mine. He left me $10 , then headed out. No more than 10 minutes later, I turned around and there he was again. He gave me a hug, slid something in the side of my apron, and told me, "Have a Merry Christmas!". I reached into my apron and pulled out $800. I was so overwhelmed by his generosity that God had called him to. I couldn't stop crying. He had given my family hope, showed us unconditional love, and made it possible for my family to move out of the motel. After praying about what we should do with the money we had left over, we used the money to buy presents for families that were stuggling the way we were, so we could pass on the blessing that God had given us and His love.
Since we moved out, we have paid that blessing forward and have made "Giving Christmas" a family tradition. Every year we have watch God grow this, and have seen his hand at work.
How You Can Help
You can help by donating time, supplies, or cash donation.
We will need some extra hands serving the children and getting things ready for the Christmas Party. (Date to be determined)
The children we are helping this year are in Haltom City , TX and their school is in need of Kleenex, Lysol wipes, hand sanitizer, dry erase marker, and folders with brads. Any supplies are greatly appreciated
Your cash donation will be used to purchase:
School Supplies
Toys
Food and Crafts for Christmas Party
We want to thank you for your support and prayers in our goal of bring Christmas to the families this year! Please help us make a difference with Giving Christmas!
Organizer
Daniel Patton
Organizer
Fort Worth, TX
