The Community Assistance Center (CAC) began its annual Hope for the Holidays program to connect donors with families who lack the financial resources for holiday gifts.
More than 1,550 children received gifts in 2023, and this year CAC set its goal for more than 1,600.
“This is a season of giving and receiving,” said CAC CEO Francis K. Horton III in a news release. “Part of being a kid is looking forward to a surprise gift during the holiday season. ‘Hope for the Holidays’ allows both giver and receiver to take part in that joy this winter.”
The nonprofit organization asks individuals, groups, congregations, and corporations to purchase holiday gifts for those who may not otherwise receive them. The Hope for the Holidays program goes beyond its basic human needs programs of food, clothing, and financial assistance. Horton said the program ensures every registered child in need experiences the excitement and joy of holiday gifts.
The program has children and families enrolled in CAC’s programs complete wish lists, which are fulfilled by donors.
Donors can visit CAC’s Hope for the Holidays portal on its website to support a specific family or contribute directly to the program. Options include direct donations or popular gift items like bicycles (with helmets), tablets, and gift cards to help fill gaps and ensure every child receives a special gift this holiday. Volunteers are also welcome to help receive, sort, and distribute gifts.
For more information on the 2024 “Hope for the Holidays” program, visit ourcac.org/hopefortheholidays. Groups or organizations interested in adopting 10 or more children can contact Youth Programs Coordinator Oscar Nuñez at caccaresforkids@ourcac.org.
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