Christmas Kids
WHO: Families with a total household income no higher than 150%
of the Federal Poverty Level may apply in person for assistance
through this program. Federal Poverty Level figures for 2025 can be
found online here: https://www.healthcare.gov/glossary/federal-poverty-level-fpl/
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WHAT: Families meeting designated income guidelines may apply
to receive Christmas gifts from generous sponsors.
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WHEN / WHERE: To apply for Christmas assistance, you must
come in person to the House of the Carpenter on these dates:
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Tuesday, October 14, 2025 - 9am to 2pm
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Thursday, October 16, 2025 - 9am to 2pm
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Tuesday, October 21, 2025 - 9am to 2pm
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Thursday, October 23, 2025 - 9am to 2pm
*Please note, applications will only be accepted in person on
these dates. There is no other way or time to apply for
assistance.
How to Apply:
To apply for Christmas assistance, you must bring all of
documentation listed below to the HOC on one of the dates listed:
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Photo identification of the parent / guardian applying,
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Birth certificates for ALL members of the household,
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Guardianship paperwork for children listed on the application if applicable,
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Working phone number, and
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Children's clothing sizes and wishlist. Please note, requests for large ticket items, such as gaming systems, bicycles, etc., cannot be accepted.
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Participants must keep in mind that they may only apply for
Christmas assistance with one local agency. The HOC does cross-
reference the applications it receives with other local agencies.
Anyone found to have applied at more than one agency will not
receive assistance from ANY of those agencies for a period of at
least one year.
How to Register as a Sponsor:
To register as a sponsor, please complete our online form at
anytime: https://forms.gle/pf3jqv3NwArU3Ghg6
For more information, please call the House of the Carpenter’s
information desk at 304-233-4640 or email
ChristmasKids@houseofthecarpenter.com.
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