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GREETINGS, P.A.S.S. Members,
It’s that time of the season… THE SEASON OF GIVING!
For the first time ever, PASS will be taking part in Operation Santa, an Adopt-A-Family program for Christmas. In this program, unfortunate families were nominated by friends, co-workers, or relatives in hopes that service organizations like us can help spark a wonderful holiday this year during these families’ financial burdens and hardships. This year, we will be bringing “Christmas” to two families, both with 5 family members total. They both have been nominated by people who care deeply about them and truly believe they are people who will appreciate all of the gifts we can provide.
If you are interested in being involved in this service project,
you can participate in one, two, or three ways:
- *You can provide ANY kind of donations, preferably items from the Wish-list, Christmas decorations, gift-wrapping, gift-wrapping supplies, and monetary donations for bigger items
- *You can help gift wrap the presents during Week 10 on Monday or Tuesday
- *You can help deliver the presents to the families and witness the act of love and giving. The delivery time is scheduled before Finals and before Winter Break on Wednesday, December 1st at 6:30PM
*PLEASE CHECK THE “EVENTS CALENDAR” for more information
While I know we may struggle with our own financial burdens and struggles, we are so privileged. I know you may be reading this and may think you don’t have the time to be involved, but think about how YOUR help can actually impact a child, an adult, a whole family… FOR THE BETTER. Deep inside each of us we want to see positive change surrounding us. Now is your chance to be a part of a wonderful experience. Whether it’s donating a small toy, donating $1, giving your time to gift-wrap, providing a ride to deliver gifts, or simply telling friends to help donate… EVERY ACTION COUNTS.
Below is the information of each family:
FAMILY #1: Nominee Gloria Lopez
Family Members (5): 2 adults (Gloria and boyfriend) & 3 girls ages 7, 4, and 3.
FAMILY BACKGROUND:
“Gloria has a 7 year old daughter of her own and has been mother to her boyfriend’s daughters (ages 3 & 4) for the last few years since the father was awarded custody due to their mother’s drug issues. The family is in transition from Welfare-to-Work, so there is absolutely NO $ for Christmas.”
WISH-LIST #1:
Family: christmas decorations and a tin of holiday cookies/chocolates
Aylani (7 years): any musical instrument (maybe a keyboard), children books in Spanish, clothing size 8 in pants, size 7-8 in tops
Amari (3 years): kitchen and tea set items, clothing size 3T
Lyric (4 years): learning puzzles (shapes, colors, alphabets, etc), clothing size 4T
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FAMILY #2: Nominee Julie Flores
Family Members (5): 2 adults (Julie and her mother) & 3 girls ages 16, 14, and 6.
FAMILY BACKGROUND:
“Julie is a hard worker and is such a giving person. She puts everyone, especially her children before herself. She told me a story that there have been times when they don't have much food in the house and she will make dinner and before serving herself she will let her children have seconds if they want and even finish the food. She would rather know that her kids’ tummies are full then even have a bite of any food herself. Besides my own mother she is one of the most caring selfless people i know. She has recently been struggling with paying bills, and I heard her say that this was going to be a difficult xmas and the kids may not get anything at all this year.”
WISH-LIST #2:
Family: christmas decorations and a tin of holiday cookies/chocolates
(16 years): any age-related arts and crafts, fav colors: maroon and navy blue
(14 years): any age-related arts and crafts, fav colors: purple and pink
(6 years): any age-related arts and crafts, fav colors: purple and pink
***I will be providing a Christmas card for each family.
Officers, members and donors are free to write a message.
I hope you really do take time to think about how fortunate you are compared to others. You may not be able to see the struggles that many of these families deal with on a daily basis, but I’m sure you can empathize. It only takes a few seconds for you to decide whether or not you want to help. So what are you waiting for?
PLEASE EMAIL ME ASAP if you would like to participate. Let's make this Christmas one the family will never forget :)
Cheers,
April Domingo
P.A.S.S. Publicity Commissioner
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