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Christmas Wish List
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I (Chris) recently received a flyer from Central Referral Services offering toys to families in need anyone low income can
get toys for Christmas - and all the agencies can let their families know about this program. So I call them and ask - do
you have just regular toys - or do you have a way to give children with disabilities a toy that meets their needs? She checks and
no - this is just a program for toys - regular toys for regular children. I tell her that we have several families who need a
stander, or a wheelchair van much more than a toy for their child.
After much thought I realized that our families would benefit more from
- a box of water for their bi-pap that medicaid won't cover
- feed tube supplies that aren't covered
- respirator equip that isn't covered
- a respite weekend
- a ramp into their house
- a stander that Medicaid and insurance denied
- even something as simple as an electric toothbrush that the family can't afford
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So I offer this……Our Christmas Wish List Program - a wish list of sorts - where families that qualify (Have a child
in a wheelchair) can apply and post their wish for Christmas - and we then put that out there to churches, families, agencies,
dealers, vendors, etc to see what we can do? No cost involved, no promises made, - just like our loan closet - matching needs
with people who have something to offer, or want to meet that need.
Interested Families can have their Service Coordinators fill out our application
(DOC)
Interested “givers” can contact me (Chris) or check the wish list
Use this Holiday Season to make a difference! We’ll identify the needs – you respond with “Yes, of course I can help!”
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