Our Christmas delivery program had its beginnings circa 2010 when two local families, the Laffertys and Lawlers, started their own holiday tradition of buying one gift for each child living at the Cape May Housing Authority. With Cape May Cares founding in 2018, this Christmas tradition grew even bigger and has become a mainstay of our organization.
Every year, we find sponsors to buy for some sixty children at the Housing Authority and about twenty additional children from local families in need. Come November, sponsors are distributed a handwritten “Dear Santa” letter from each child as well as the mother’s list of children’s sizes and needs. Sponsors are then asked to shop for about $150 worth of gifts and wrap the presents in time for Cape May Cares to hand-deliver them on Christmas Eve morning. Many families chose to put the gifts under the tree for Christmas morning as these are the only gifts they can offer. For other families, our morning delivery has become it’s own Christmas tradition as the children eagerly await our visit and we get the privilege of seeing their joy as they unwrap each present. Either way, this Christmas gift program is truly appreciated by each and every family.
As our outreach to families in need is growing yearly, Cape May Cares always welcomes new sponsors and donations. Last year, with your generosity, we were able to give a $50 Christmas gift card to each of the mothers. We thank you for joining us in the Christmas spirit of giving.
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