Thank You for Keeping the Spirit of Christmas Alive! It was already late in the holiday season when we received this heartbreaking email from Bethany, a mother desperate to save Christmas for her 10 children.
Hello, I am reaching out in desperation. My husband and I have 10 children. We were looking forward to a decent Christmas—nothing special, but we did expect to get presents for our children. Until my husband recently got laid off his job.
A Salvation Army caseworker reached out to this mother immediately and invited Bethany to come shop for gifts for all her children. The Salvation Army also provided her family with food, a gift certificate to Target, and a gift card for gas to help her husband to get his new job. Bethany was overwhelmed with gratitude for the help she received so close to Christmas—thanks to your compassion and generosity.
He does have an interview for a new job tomorrow. But it’s already so close to Christmas. Christmas is looking awfully bleak for our children. And they don’t deserve that. I can’t imagine them waking up on Christmas day and seeing that there is nothing under the tree for them. I know there are so many other children who need your help this Christmas. But is it too late? Can you help me keep the spirit of Christmas alive for my children? Bethany
Make “Doing The Most Good” your legacy, too You can ensure a portion of your life’s work continues advancing your highest values by leaving The Salvation Army in your estate plans. You will have peace of mind knowing that your estate will be distributed exactly as you want. And you will have joy in your heart knowing that struggling children and families will receive the help they need to overcome all manner of trials for generations to come.
For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. —Isaiah 9:6
To learn more, please call Kristi Brennan, Divisional Director of Planned Giving, at (888) 434-1391 or kristi.brennan@use.salvationarmy.org Empire.Salvationarmy.org
