How can I get help for Christmas?
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The most beautiful gift you can give your children is yourself.  I know presents are important to them.  For financial help I would seek a church, the Salvation Army.  I know some stores in my area put up Christmas trees with wishes on them for children.  A customer takes the wish and buys the gift.  Sometimes schools send home lists of needy families.  Check these things out before it's too late.
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For sure you must support her as much as you can,( and im sure you are) always make yourself available if she needs someone to talk to. Talk to a social worker at school, your local police department, maybe even visit a church. Dont close any doors,or avenues, you never know what might help her. Gather all your information and along with her and whatevr else you come up with, try to make a decision. Sometimes we are not even aware of the types of help their are for us untill we begin to look into it.  Its kind of like shopping for stuff, sometimes you dont know who has the best sales and best clothes that are just right for you untill you get out there and start looking around.
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contact social services
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If you don't have any friends or family nearby then you can go to the local rescue mission, churches, homeless shelter etc. that will be serving Christmas dinner. Volunteer work is a wonderful thing because you are give yourself without expecting anything in return
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several places.  Check with the local Salvation Army as well as Health and Welfare.  Also I know the Catholic Church can help sometimes as well as The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.  If you have your own religion also check with your Minister to see if he/she can help you out.
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Buy clearance items, go to dollar stores, by things that are on sale. Best idea of all is to make things, not only are they cheap to make, they come from the heart. Now a days people put way to much emphasis on gifts, when they need to look at the real meaning of Christmas. Merry Christmas and good luck to you.
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Some churches will help, sometimes the Red Cross can help, and if you are a veteran, there may be special programs to help you.  \n\nCall some local social service agencies, YMCA, Churches, homeless support agencies, they often have an employee or more who specifically help match people in need up with the various local programs. It helps to have a professional social service person helping you because these programs change often.\n\nI used to work for the YMCA in matching people up with the needed services in my area.
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Call the churches,welfare office, or salvation army
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Call the Toy's For Tots Org.  They may be able to help you find a location where you can pick out clothing and toys for free for your children for Christmas.
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family services should be able to help you get some assistance's. you might also contact the salvation army. they can help with food and they have some resources. they may also know where you can get help. you may be able to apply for social security, look into that.
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Apply for the christmas list at your local DHR office....otherwise known as the welfare office....also contact local churches to see what they may have to offer. You may want to check with the Community Service Program in your area (OCAP). Look up social services in the phone book and make some calls. \nBest of luck to you, and I hope your surgery goes well.
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SEEK PROFESIONAL HELP SOON
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try phoning, they may be able to help
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Ask at the jail if there is a group that assists the inmates families in need. \nCheck for "Toys for Tots" in  your area. Call Children's Services and ask for a social worker--they often put articles in the newspapers about different needy families and what they would like or need for their children at Holiday times.  If you belong to a church, or even if not, contact the pastor and ask him for help.\n  \nVisit a local thrift store--you can find some pretty decent things there for little $$. \n \nTalk to your 13 year old--he is more aware of what is going on that you may  credit him for.  Maybe he can help friends or neighbors shovel snow or sweep the walk  (depending on climate--I don't know where you live); carry in groceries, walk the dog, etc for $.  I bet he would feel so proud that you asked him for help!! \nAsk your neighbors or friends for the trimmings they cut off their Christmas trees--you can tie them together and make your own tree; and decorate with paper chains and popcorn.  \n\nI hope this helps!! And God bless you and your family!
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Call your department of public aid...often they offer assistance for low income individuals/ families
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I'm a father of a teenage daughter so I understand your situation. I go to Claires or one of the stores that the teens like and get help from the teenage girls working there. They seem to like helping out a helpless old man. I'm sure they would help you too. I'm sure there are other stores this one I'm familiar with. Good luck and Merry Christmas.
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Contact the local food banks in your area They are in the phone books  Although today might be late for a Thanksgiving give, unless you personally know a sruggling family who will appreciate your gift