Post by MerryMom on Dec 2, 2016 17:36:21 GMT
I usually donate $25 GCs directly to the local organization that handles Christmas wish lists which they give to the teens.
The teens are usually left out. Trust me, especially males.
In our little rural county, the various organizations, including the larger churches and schools, that adopt families (including seniors and disabled) or give toys are all linked through a centralized computer system. I work for children services and we also list our foster kids and protective services families there as well.
It is to avoid duplication of assistance. A family shouldn't "double dip", but then there isn't enough for another family.
Nearly every organization that I have been involved can handle true, last minute emergencies for Christmas help. We give the set phrase, "I'm sorry, but you have missed the deadline. However, we have this date and time to handle last minute emergencies, come in between those hours and what we have left is distributed."
If you don't set deadlines with people, 80% of the cases would all be handled "last minute".
The teens are usually left out. Trust me, especially males.
In our little rural county, the various organizations, including the larger churches and schools, that adopt families (including seniors and disabled) or give toys are all linked through a centralized computer system. I work for children services and we also list our foster kids and protective services families there as well.
It is to avoid duplication of assistance. A family shouldn't "double dip", but then there isn't enough for another family.
Nearly every organization that I have been involved can handle true, last minute emergencies for Christmas help. We give the set phrase, "I'm sorry, but you have missed the deadline. However, we have this date and time to handle last minute emergencies, come in between those hours and what we have left is distributed."
If you don't set deadlines with people, 80% of the cases would all be handled "last minute".
