Help fulfill the holiday dreams of thousands of children and families in need
After three years of economic hardship, even more of our neighbors struggle to meet their basic needs. We hope this holiday season we can all reflect on the blessings in our lives and be inspired to ease the burdens of those struggling in poverty.
This year Sacred Heart Community Service will provide 7,000 holiday food boxes to families, and 16,500 new toys and books to children. But we cannot do it without your generosity and support. Please pursue one of the options below and feel free to download the 2011 holiday brochure and the 2011 holiday poster.
Thanksgiving food box packing day was a busy day at Sacred Heart. We had over 200 volunteers helping us pack 4,200 boxes full of food. One of those volunteers was 10 year old Patrick Ward. Patrick had volunteered here many times before, but on this particular day he felt compelled to do more than just volunteer. He had heard a staff member talking about our toy distribution program at Christmas and our need for new toys. He wanted to help, but wasn’t sure what he had to give. Then he remembered the new scooter he had won through his school, and knew exactly what to do with it.
Patrick’s scooter will now go to one of the 5,600 kids that are signed up for our toy distribution program. In order to ensure all of these kids receive toys this Christmas we need to collect 16,500 toys by December 21st. Currently we have around 2,000 toys. Patrick’s selfless and thoughtful donation will ensure a joyful Christmas for one child in need. When asked why he wanted to donate, he replied, “I think it's important to donate to Sacred Heart because there are people who need our help, and we have to help them. Poverty can affect anyone. “ Help Sacred Heart reach our goal and make this a wonderful holiday season for everyone!