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The best thing you can give youth and families this holiday season is the gift of choice!
We encourage you to celebrate this season by participating in our Holiday Gift Card Drive to support underserved youth and families. Nationally, we are partnering with Stand Up for Kids and in Massachusetts we are partnering with the Dimock Center and Bridges Homeward.
100% of your donation goes directly towards purchasing gift cards for our local nonprofit partners to distribute to the youth and families they support.
Choose the organization you want to donate to.
100% of donations go to local youth and families through community-based organizations.
Thank you! Your donation allows caregivers and young adults to shop for themselves and loved ones.
Below are just three profiles out of the hundreds of families and youth supported by our nonprofit partners. While each youth and family are unique, they share common challenges. Your donated gift card will go a long way to brighten this holiday season for a child, teen, or family facing challenges or feeling isolated this holiday season - perhaps the greatest gift is in knowing that there is someone from their community who cares!
Throughout his life, Anthony struggled with his mental health. Suffering from multiple mental illnesses with little support, Anthony turned to substances as a way to self-medicate. After experiences with the justice system and other treatment facilities, Anthony ended up at The Dimock Center’s Acute Treatment Services. From there, he has worked hard to stick to treatment, completing multiple phases of recovery, while also finally getting help with his mental health through Dimock’s behavioral health services.
The thing that helped him stay sober? The supporters at Dimock who showed up for him when he wasn’t able to show up for himself. Today, Anthony finds his purpose in helping others as a volunteer at Dimock’s food pantry and clothing closet. He is grateful for the opportunity to help others because he understands what it’s like to need help. Your gift card will help someone like Anthony who is currently receiving support services at The Dimock Center to make their holiday a little brighter!
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Jason (10), Jack (8), and Oscar (1) are currently residing with their maternal grandmother, Mary, after their mother lost custody due to ongoing substance abuse and instability concerns. The three boys have been placed with Mary since January 2024. This change has been impactful for the boys and has created significant behavioral challenges. However, with consistency, a supportive attitude, and unconditional love, Mary has gradually overcome the struggles that this transition presented. The boys have found stability, support, and love with their maternal grandmother and continue to thrive in her care, with the help of Bridges Homeward's in-home support specialist. One concern that has been on Mary's mind is the upcoming holiday season. This year, she will be responsible for keeping the holiday magic alive for all three boys. Your donation will help Mary, and other caregivers like her, make the family's dreams come true this holiday season.
