Coats for kids

On Saturday, December 10, 2016, thousands of Central Texas families will have the opportunity to find just the right warm winter coat for their eligible children at the 30th annual Coats for Kids.  In a single day, we plan to distribute more than 35,000 coats to children in need in Central Texas.

• Distribution Day:  Saturday, Dec. 10, 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

LOCATION

The Palmer Events Center
900 Barton Springs Road
Austin, TX 78704

To qualify, you need: http://www.jlaustin.org/?nd=ckf_family_info_2007

asking is not begging

Call Mom had many requests for information on how to deal with Christmas on a limited (let's be honest...no disposable income) Not only is it difficult to make ends meet, ends don't even wave to each other. HOWEVER, there are still options coping with your first Christmas after the "loss".  

It is still time to contact the following resources to get help:

Toys for Tots is a program run by the United States Marine Corps Reserve which distributes toys to children whose parents cannot afford to buy them gifts for Christmas.

http://www.toysfortots.org/request_toys/default.aspx

http://www.svdpoc.org/

http://www.salvationarmyusa.org/ 

Wheat Ridge residents: Throughout this past year, as Wheat Ridge police officers connected with local families, names were added to the list for Operation Blue Santa. The Optimist Club will wrap these and other toys collected this season on Friday, December 16 from 4-6:30 p.m. at Wheat Ridge City Hall, 7500 W. 29th Ave. To volunteer for the gift wrapping, call 720.589.1596. Wheat Ridge police officers will deliver Operation Blue Santa toys and gift cards on Saturday, December 17, 2016.

http://www.bluesanta.org/contact/contact.htm TX

https://www.tcsheriff.org/brown-santa/apply TX

We used to deliver fake Christmas trees (in blizzard conditions) I am sure it is still practiced in places, but, you have to ask. There is no shame in being vulnerable and needing a hand up now and then. We love you all and are here to help! No secret handshake required.

Aunt Bethany saying grace

A Texas Thanksgiving (free)

November 22 from 4-8 p.m.  |   Palmer Events Center, 900 Barton Springs Road, Austin
Join in the festivities and experience the joy at the annual H‑E‑B Feast of Sharing holiday dinner. The Feast of Sharing is the culmination of a year‑round commitment H‑E‑B makes to fighting hunger. In addition to a holiday meal you can enjoy music, arts and crafts, and kids activities‑even an appearance by Santa himself.