Last year we collected thank you cards from the families that received assistance. Here is just some of what they said.
I’m so happy! I got a new Barbie doll and Barbie clothes for Christmas – Kim
My husband and I were so excited to be able to shop for our children this year! Thanks to Helping Hand of Hope - Sue and Bob!
Thank you for my winter coat. It’s the first one I have ever had. – Tiffany
Christmas is a special time of year, and this year was awesome. Shopping for my children was a blessing! – Thanks everyone – Heather
I love my remote-controlled truck. I have always wanted one. This was the best Christmas ever! – Billy Age 4
We would just like to give a shout out to Affordable Christmas and all those who support it. Money was tight, but Affordable Christmas made it possible for me to shop for my children. – Carol
Raising grandchildren on a fixed income is difficult, but we were able to provide each child with a wonderful Christmas. Thanks to Affordable Christmas! Maudy
This year I got a gift card for Christmas and was able to purchase a new pair of jeans. I know my mom does the best she can, but we don’t have a lot of extra money. Thank you Affordable Christmas! Steve Age 12
Waking up on Christmas morning to packages under the tree is normal for most families, but not always mine. Blessings to all the generous people that made our Christmas possible. – Diane
Thank you for my baby doll and stroller and I love my tea set! I have tea parties everyday – Katie Age 5
My racetrack has been so much fun! My brother and I race cars every day. Thank you! Brad
My Mom surprised me with new hair and fashion accessories this year from Affordable Christmas. Thank you everyone who helped make this possible – Casey
Thanks for the Barnes and Noble gift Card! I love to read. Beth age 15
My mom shopped at Affordable Christmas this year and we got some new and amazing board games. Family night is no longer boring. Thank you – Cameron Age 12
I was so surprised at the choices available while shopping at Affordable Christmas. Thank you to everyone for such a wonderful program! Linda
Thank you for all that you do for your community with the Affordable Christmas program – Anonymous
Santa was generous this year at our house. Thank you Affordable Christmas! Cindy- mother of 3
The surprise and excitement of my 5 children who received awesome headphones and ear buds this year for Christmas made the holidays so special. Shopping at Affordable Christmas was such a blessing. Thank you – Karen
My 2-year-old twins love their baby dolls and learning toys. Thank you Affordable Christmas. Felicia
Thank you for showing the love of Jesus and coming together for our community through Affordable Christmas. Anna
I bought new children’s books at Affordable Christmas. Bedtime is so special as my children read along with me. Thank you from the Young Family
Shame comes in all forms, but not with Affordable Christmas. Thank you for making this a beautiful experience. Tim
Thank you for my dolly and her new clothes. Tina Age 3
Christmas at my house was special this year. My brother and I got superhero action figures and basketballs. Now we can share our basketballs with our neighbors. Thank you! Kevin and Kyle Age 10
I have always wanted a squishy. Didn’t think it was possible, but this year for Christmas we found one at Affordable Christmas! So excited and many thanks, Trina Age 9
Whoo-Hooo! The nerf and water tank guns we got for Christmas this year are awesome! Didn’t matter that it was cold outside, we had fun! Thank you, Tommy and Hank Ages 13 & 15
I have always wanted to be a Make-up artist and Affordable Christmas provided the perfect make-up sets and brushes for me to practice. Mom is grateful too. Thank you. Misty Age 17
My daughter Trini loves her new kitchen set and grocery cart. Trini plays house every day. Thank you Affordable Christmas from Trini-Age 3
Those responsible for Affordable Christmas, THANK YOU! I love my new bedroom Décor. Angie Age 16
My son has always been excited about outer space. With the LED lights and the books about the stars, we were able to make his room a place to explore the heavens. Thank you on behalf of our son, Jason- Age 7
Thank you for the Affordable Christmas Program. It provided everything and more for my family to share. Thank you for keeping the spirit of Christmas alive. The Ward Family
Bath and Body Works! This is such an exciting gift and the perfect scent for me. Thank you Ashley, Age 15
I’m so happy! I got a new Barbie doll and Barbie clothes for Christmas – Kim
My husband and I were so excited to be able to shop for our children this year! Thanks to Helping Hand of Hope - Sue and Bob!
Thank you for my winter coat. It’s the first one I have ever had. – Tiffany
Christmas is a special time of year, and this year was awesome. Shopping for my children was a blessing! – Thanks everyone – Heather
I love my remote-controlled truck. I have always wanted one. This was the best Christmas ever! – Billy Age 4
We would just like to give a shout out to Affordable Christmas and all those who support it. Money was tight, but Affordable Christmas made it possible for me to shop for my children. – Carol
Raising grandchildren on a fixed income is difficult, but we were able to provide each child with a wonderful Christmas. Thanks to Affordable Christmas! Maudy
This year I got a gift card for Christmas and was able to purchase a new pair of jeans. I know my mom does the best she can, but we don’t have a lot of extra money. Thank you Affordable Christmas! Steve Age 12
Waking up on Christmas morning to packages under the tree is normal for most families, but not always mine. Blessings to all the generous people that made our Christmas possible. – Diane
Thank you for my baby doll and stroller and I love my tea set! I have tea parties everyday – Katie Age 5
My racetrack has been so much fun! My brother and I race cars every day. Thank you! Brad
My Mom surprised me with new hair and fashion accessories this year from Affordable Christmas. Thank you everyone who helped make this possible – Casey
Thanks for the Barnes and Noble gift Card! I love to read. Beth age 15
My mom shopped at Affordable Christmas this year and we got some new and amazing board games. Family night is no longer boring. Thank you – Cameron Age 12
I was so surprised at the choices available while shopping at Affordable Christmas. Thank you to everyone for such a wonderful program! Linda
Thank you for all that you do for your community with the Affordable Christmas program – Anonymous
Santa was generous this year at our house. Thank you Affordable Christmas! Cindy- mother of 3
The surprise and excitement of my 5 children who received awesome headphones and ear buds this year for Christmas made the holidays so special. Shopping at Affordable Christmas was such a blessing. Thank you – Karen
My 2-year-old twins love their baby dolls and learning toys. Thank you Affordable Christmas. Felicia
Thank you for showing the love of Jesus and coming together for our community through Affordable Christmas. Anna
I bought new children’s books at Affordable Christmas. Bedtime is so special as my children read along with me. Thank you from the Young Family
Shame comes in all forms, but not with Affordable Christmas. Thank you for making this a beautiful experience. Tim
Thank you for my dolly and her new clothes. Tina Age 3
Christmas at my house was special this year. My brother and I got superhero action figures and basketballs. Now we can share our basketballs with our neighbors. Thank you! Kevin and Kyle Age 10
I have always wanted a squishy. Didn’t think it was possible, but this year for Christmas we found one at Affordable Christmas! So excited and many thanks, Trina Age 9
Whoo-Hooo! The nerf and water tank guns we got for Christmas this year are awesome! Didn’t matter that it was cold outside, we had fun! Thank you, Tommy and Hank Ages 13 & 15
I have always wanted to be a Make-up artist and Affordable Christmas provided the perfect make-up sets and brushes for me to practice. Mom is grateful too. Thank you. Misty Age 17
My daughter Trini loves her new kitchen set and grocery cart. Trini plays house every day. Thank you Affordable Christmas from Trini-Age 3
Those responsible for Affordable Christmas, THANK YOU! I love my new bedroom Décor. Angie Age 16
My son has always been excited about outer space. With the LED lights and the books about the stars, we were able to make his room a place to explore the heavens. Thank you on behalf of our son, Jason- Age 7
Thank you for the Affordable Christmas Program. It provided everything and more for my family to share. Thank you for keeping the spirit of Christmas alive. The Ward Family
Bath and Body Works! This is such an exciting gift and the perfect scent for me. Thank you Ashley, Age 15