Dear Santa,

All I want for Christmas is...

We have all witnessed the magic of the holiday season in our own homes year after year. We take our kids to the mall so they can sit on Santa's lap and tell him exactly what they want for Christmas. Now, envision an overly excited child jumping out of bed and racing to the tree, only to find that there are no gifts. The heartache and disappointment is too difficult to imagine.

Each year, over 1000 kids are at risk of receiving no gifts under the tree. The holiday season should be a magical time for everyone, and Beverly's Angels works hard to ensure each child is taken care of during this special time. Our Dear Santa project presents an opportunity for you to get involved. The guidance counselors, teachers, and other nonprofits use a Beverly's Angels postcard with specific questions. These include favorite color, favorite character, clothing size, shoe size and a toy that only Santa can bring them. Our volunteer elves shop for these specific items and put together a sack with all of the gifts inside. We provide wrapping paper and tape so the parent/guardian can be involved in the preparation and a box of pancake mix and syrup because who doesn't love waking up to a Christmas breakfast!

It is truly a season of giving! Help us make a child's day even merrier. If you are a business owner and would like a tree with tags so your customers can shop, let us know! If you want to shop for our children this year on your own, contact us for more details on how you can help!