Where can I sign up for Angel Tree or other programs

[QponClippinQueen]

Times are tough and I have been out of work for awhile. I have been thinking about Christmas and it's making me sick... I haven't worked all year and it doesn't seem like I will be getting a job before christmas either.

I have done tons of searches and i am at my wits end with trying to figure this out.

Where can I sign up for an angel tree program to get gifts for my son? What other programs are out there? My son is 8 and I have looked up a million places and no luck!

I live in Miami Fl if that helps anyone. Thanks for anyone who can lead me in the right direction. Thanks

[sandratesch]

Have you tried selling on Amazon? I sell books on there. I don't sell on ebay anymore because the fees have skyrocketed.

In my county, we can sign up for christmas help, otherwise try these websites...

wishuponahero dot com (you get three wishes for people to grant) or modestneeds dot org (for help with bills)

I have used them several times since I am disabled.

[Rene S]

I am very sorry you are going through this. Do you have a church you attend? Our church has both a sponsor a family and a giving tree program.

[mystry72]

I know in the county I currently live in, the local community action place gets a list from Social Services (DFS in some other places) of low income families. They also get referrals from churches and the sheriff.

Another county I have lived in has a sign up sheet in Aug. at the Social Services office. I'd go ask at the place where you get county/state assistance, they might be able to tell you. Also, if you have a Community Action program, they might also be able to help. Maybe check with places such as the Salvation Army, etc...

[love2save]

How about the Toys for Tots program sponsered by the Marine Corps. I think this is nationwide.

[cybilx10]

Do you have the salvation army down there? Or even local churches and schools have angel trees now. Also check your local mall.

[fungirl2727]

Have you called the welfare department? I hope you get the need that you are looking for xmas. I know my dad and his girlfriend does like 5 or 6 angels every yr off the christmas tree of there gym. My father has tons of money and I think it is great to give back. In a few yrs when my hubby gets out of class and makes 160,000 I would like to give back and shop for a needy child.

[cintinative]

So sorry to hear about your struggle.

I would check for angel tree or something similar. If that doesn't apply to you there are other charities that run similar programs for children in need. We are not in FL but here there are programs run through the children's hospital, through local churches (one of them here is called The Christmas Store), Salvation Army, etc. Someone also mentioned Toys for Tots. It appears that families for that are identified through some assistance of the welfare office so you may want to call them. From Google, it looks like the Miami Rescue Mission does something and Touching Miami with Love runs a Christmas Store. I hope you are able to find something!