Christmas Help for Low Income Families in Connecticut
Low-income families may be able to pay their immediate bills, but often there isn't anything left over to celebrate Christmas. Fortunately, there are numerous charities all over the United States, including in Connecticut, that will provide families in need with food and presents for Christmas Day. If you live in Connecticut, it is important that you let the right organization know you are in need of help.
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Toys for Tots
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Toys for Tots is a Christmas program set up by the United States Marine Corp. Parents can sign their children up to receive toys to place under the Christmas tree. Toys for Tots serves more than 19 counties throughout Connecticut, including New Haven and Fairfield. You can use their state and county locator (see Resources) to obtain the contact information for the Toys and Tots office closest to your hometown. Be prepared to show proof of residency and proof of identity when picking up the toys.
United Way
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The United Way requires proof of identity, income and residency before they will help a family at Christmas time. Once these qualifications have been met, families will receive food for Christmas dinner, as well as presents for the children. Interested families must view the United Way's map of office locations to find the Connecticut office closest to their hometown. Contact information is displayed when you click on the balloon by your city.
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Catholic Charities
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Call 888-405-1183 to sign your family up for Christmas help with a Catholic Charities office in your Connecticut county. Catholic Charities provides low-income families with hats, mittens, toys and food for the Christmas holiday. The organization even allows parents to pick-out the toys for their children so that they feel they are involved in their children's Christmas.
Salvation Army
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The Salvation Army USA Eastern Territory provides help to such states as New Jersey, Massachusetts and Connecticut. Low-income families can visit their local Salvation Army to receive a hot meal on Christmas. They can also sign up ahead of time to obtain presents for their children via project Angel Tree. The Salvation Army will also help families suffering financial hardship with housing and utility assistance during the Christmas season.
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