I am a local business owner and have a small amount (under 10k) to give to charity, within the next few weeks. I am newly located here in Knox, Indiana and would like to help in the community. You should know that I will need to know administrative costs for any charities that are contributed to as well as a receipt. So, the question is, what is the best way to help the people in the town of Knox?
By Mr. Hoffman
I am not sure if you found a family yet or not. However I have a family that is def in need of assistance unfortunately they are not in Knox. The mother is unemployed. The kids are 13 and 11. She was saving money and about two weeks ago her wallet was stolen. She is unable to provide them with anything for Christmas this year. Obviously it is too late to sign up for programs to assist so I am on a mission to pull together what I can. Please if you are still interested in helping a family could this family possibly be yours to help?
Merry Christmas and God Bless
The Wheatland lions club does a lot of community work in and around knox county. You would get a receipt, and even want might want to join., we are meeting the 2nd Monday in Jan, Feb and March.
I don't know where to turn for help. I live in Rockville, Indiana. I called Toys for Tots and they said I was too late to put his name on list. The Marine Corps doesn't do Parke county. I checked it online, so I don't know who to contact. Any suggestions?
By Billie
You might try your local human services office, I know some people that have done this, also you might call local church in your area. I know they also help families with gifts at christmas.
Most of the nation wide charities that do Christmas help have a cut off date of mid-November, for applications, that is so that they can do their budgeting. If the Marines were in your area they would be connected with Toys for Tots. You don't say how old your son is but most of the charities have age cut off limits of 12-13 years too. Can't you afford to get him one little thing in the $10.00 price range?
I need help this year with Christmas gifts. My husband and I are both on disability, and things are really hard. I have 2 girls, 16 and 9 years old. I can't get them anything and it breaks my heart. I can't even buy a tree. Does anyone know where I can get help?
By linda from Knox, IN
Your family is better off than a lot of families. I think most of the charities have met their quotas for the year. I know here in South Dakota the two main ones that help with Christmas have had a lot more requests and are way behind on donations. Your kids are old enough to understand if you explain to them that times are hard right now.
I agree with redhatterb. Your children are old enough to understand that this year will be difficult to buy gifts since there is little to no money.
I have a suggestion about a tree and I'm not kidding. I think this would be so much fun to do as a family togetherness project and your girls and their friends would love it. How about a Charlie Brown Christmas tree? Go out back and break off a nice branch from a tree , put it in a planter (maybe you have one from your yard), put a couple of decorations on it, a little ribbon, set of lights and there you go, you'll have yourselves a unique and lovely Christmas tree.
I would be more concerned about putting food on the table. You and your family already have the best gifts anyone could ask for. You have each other. I have a feeling that your family and friends will come through for you also.
Merry Christmas everyone and Happy New Year !
Mary
Charities that offer help during the holiday season in Indiana. Please post feedback about any charities you may know about.
If you live in Indiana and are in need of Christmas help here are some charities that may be able to assist you.
