Are there any organizations or people out there to help a mother provide a nice christmas for two teen boys?
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There are organizations such as Santas' Anonymous and the Christmas Bureau.  You can usually find application forms at food banks and social assistance offices.  There might also be some church organizations in your area to talk to.  Hope you have a great Christmas.  Remember that it is not all about the gifts', the greatest gift you can give them is your love.  They will remember that longer than any material things.
15543
My mother has a boyfriend that I can't stand (he is pulling the - rushing to a widow's aid crap and taking all of her money)... I'll tell you know, he's not getting a thing for Christmas.  And if you feel like you have to get him something, then get a gift more for your mum and just say it's to them both.  Tell them you would have gotten more, but your penny pinching this year.  \n\nGood luck!
751615
Christmas isn't always about giving pressies - how about thinking of something you could do together.  Concert, or any other hobby that you may have.
315746
Maybe if you look at the different charitable organizations and see if there is anything in place to support someone in this way.  Even writing to a lot of church organizations who would encourage people to sponsor your friend's daughter.  Maybe they could do a search on the computer and send emails to these organizations.
195405
My church hands out single red roses to the women. you could give every mom a simple pretty flower or dishtowels or something like that. chocolate, the like. Flowers are a good cheap gift. you could even buy small potted flowers, just shop a bit, see what looks good.
637404
sounds like there's steps involved...being that they are 'members'...how about A hand written gift cert. for ONE free ...you name it...go pick A flower from the neighbor's yard...better yet, get a rock and tell them it's a paperweight.  Scribble their initials on it..I heard that no matter what the gift is given for mday that it's a mandatory that the 'mother' must love it no matter what.
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Where I work we all supply gifts for just such needs, see:\nhttp://www.familygivingtree.org/
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You Could Probably Try your Dept Of Social Services..Maybe Help a Foster Child or a Family Thats Down and Out.
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Every child deserves to get a nice gift for Christmas.  To whom much is given, much is expected - those of us who are more fortunate have a responsibility to help the less fortunate.  The poor are always with us and we can make a difference.  If you want to use a Biblical reference use, "As long as you do to the least of my brethren ..."   What is a small matter to most of us can bring light and hope to an otherwise sad life.  You can refer to the movie "Pay It Forward".  Many people remember kindnesses, and pass it on later in their lives.  Many people believe that the act of giving brings with it good karma.  If each of us gave and shared a little, there would be far fewer needy people.   Most people give at Christmas - it is important to remember to give all year.  It is a good feeling to know we have brought a smile to the face of a child.\n\nPresent yourself in your speech as enthusiastic and sincere.  \n\nI hope these thoughts help.  These links may also be of some assistance.  Good luck with your speech.
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Go to this website.  You can apply there for toys.  This is the link to the home page, click on "Request Toys" and they can help you out.  http://www.toysfortots.org.\nYou can also contact churches in your local area.  You'll have toys for your kids this Christmas.  People are good at heart, and want to help.  Good luck, Sweety.
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Find a local mission and volunteer to help there.  You can work in the kitchens, feeding the poor, or work in their administrative departments and address labels, or put together flatware for their holiday feasts...  \n\nYou can do a lot!  Good luck, and God bless your generous heart!
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I give to the local Goodfellow Fund, a non profit human services agency in my area and the Area Agency on Aging Wheels on Meals program. My donations have tapered off in recent years due to my own limited income but this year I will give a donation to all of them regardless of how much money i have left. \nEvery year with the goodfellow fund at minimum I try to buy a paper that they sell on the street.\nThe area agency on aging can often obtain matching funds from our local newspaper.\nI work at the non profit and volunteer for many events in addition to adopting children/adults with physical disabilities, that are receiving services from our agency for the holidays through of Gift Wish List Program.\n\nI believe that giving is one of the best things that you can do-whether it be your time or your money it is a selfless act that i would encourage all to do.
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Well, maybe get in touch with an International Organization like the Red Cross and inquire with them, to what you can offer and what the family needs and how you can contribute to thier succesful adventure.\n\nI'm sure there has to be something, like Habitat for Humanity, or some such thing like that...\n\n\nJesse
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American Red Cross is a good Source...If they can not help you - they can direct you to someone who can.....Another source is the Salvation Army....
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Sometimes peoples willingness to help might surprise you, specially around the christmas season, but you gotta realize also that people are very untrusting nowadays, I would say to raffle rather cheap items and state that the proceeds will go to this family in need. Try to contact the media, or your local radio stations, they migth be willing to help. Hope i was of some help, Really wish you the best, i hope you do get to help out this family
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It really depends on where you live, and what your son likes to do.  Virtually any nonprofit organization will be thrilled to have a volunteer- you just need to call them.  Try to find something that incorporates his interests- He'll enjoy it more, and get more out of it.\n\nSome ideas:\n\n-Local red cross- they often need help with things like office work, and they're an excellent cause.\n-Local library\n-Local museaums\n-Hospitals, although they often have age restrictions\n-Local food bank or soup kitchen\n-Local animal shelter\n\nTry Craig's List, http://www.craigslist.org/  in your area.  There is a section, "volunteers" in the upper left under community, where people request volunteers\n\nIdealist.org also has a nationwide volunteer opportunity finder:\nhttp://www.idealist.org/if/idealist/en/AdvancedSearch/VolunteerOpportunity/default?sid=60393680-321-nACLC\n\nVolunteering is a great thing to do as a teenager- it's great for college applications, and a really good way to make connections that can lead to jobs or at least good references later on.  Good luck to you and your son!
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Go shopping like a big dog. I would also help out those who are less fortunate than most. Kids without homes or clothes or food etc, in the US. I would sponsor a bunch of poor children for Christmas too. Maybe open a scholarship fund for low income individuals with the grades and the drive to match.