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Christmas Programs
Programs that sponsor seasonal activities and/or provide special assistance for low-income community residents in order to facilitate their ability to celebrate and enjoy the Christmas holidays.
PH-2950.1500 - View 24 resources »

Easter Programs
Programs that offer special assistance, services or special events during Easter to make the celebration of the holiday more enjoyable.
PH-2950.1750 - View 1 resources »

Holiday Donations
Organizations that sponsor programs during any of the holidays which serve as a point of contact for people in the community who wish to make a donation (food, gifts, toys, money or other material goods) that will be used for seasonable charitable purposes. Included are organizations that provide central collection points throughout the area for donated toys and gifts, mall programs that encourage people to purchase a gift on behalf of a child during the Christmas season, programs that collect food items for holiday baskets and other similar initiatives.
PH-2950.3050 - View 5 resources »

Holiday Gifts/Toys
Programs, generally supported by donations from the community, that provide gifts such as clothing, toys and other items to help low income individuals and families, older adults, hospital patients and others celebrate any of the annual holidays.
PH-2950.3200 - View 25 resources »

New Year's Events
Programs that sponsor special meals, parties, dances and other special events for people to attend on New Year's Eve or New Year's Day.
PH-2950.6200 - View 1 resources »

Thanksgiving Programs
Programs that provide assistance for low-income community residents to facilitate their ability to celebrate and enjoy Thanksgiving.
PH-2950.8500 - View 26 resources »
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