Applications are now open for the Christmas Program at Maine Children’s Home

WATERVILLE, Maine (WABI) – Purposes for the Christmas program at Maine Youngsters’s Residence at the moment are open.

This system began accepting purposes two days in the past and has already acquired over 100 purposes.

Annually, this system supplies model new toys, books, video games, heat clothes, or winter necessities to Maine youngsters whose households are dealing with monetary hardships throughout the vacation season.

Amanda Simmons, program director with the group, mentioned they serve 1200 youngsters throughout the state from start to 12 years outdated.

She mentioned this system depends on the help of beneficiant donors, volunteers, the group, and extra.

“Simply within the final couple of days, we’ve acquired over 100 purposes, which is de facto talking to the necessity that’s nonetheless locally,” Simmons mentioned. “COVID continues to be current and individuals are nonetheless feeling the results of that from the previous couple of years. So, to see that leap in software so early, it simply implies that there are a variety of households which can be searching for assist, and it’s a good time for the group to return collectively and help that.”

Organizers mentioned Huhtamaki has been offering the bins to retailer the gadgets for the households.

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