Project Christmas

By: Ebony Sims

Christmas morning is suppose to be a joyous time for children and their parents, but in some homes that is not the case.Due to job loss, medical problems, and other unforeseen issues some parents are not able to provide their children with Christmas presents.

Here in Montevallo Shelby Emergency Assistance have stepped up to help to these families in need through Project Christmas.

The Project Christmas program partners with individuals and businesses in the community who sponsor children. The sponsors donate toys, clothes, and other necessities.

Project Christmas Coordinator Cindy Pope says the community has be very helpful in donating to the program. To qualify for assistance parents can bring financial information to Shelby Emergency Assistance where a worker will create a budget for the entire household and determine their need.  Last year through Project Christmas they were able to give over 200 children gifts.

Director Karen Pendleton said this program really shows what Christmas is all about. In one instance Pendleton says a young woman called in wanting to donate ,and during the conversation she found out that the young woman was once a child in need who received gifts through a similar
program.

For more information you can call Shelby Emergency Assistance at 205-665-1942 or click here