But the idea of The Christmas Store is unique in the hope that each child in Jackson County is remembered at Christmas. You may choose a boy or girl the age of your child, which gives your child the opportunity to experience the shopping and joy of giving, she said. Many local companies contribute gifts of clothing, such as jackets from the Ashely Co. Children are referred by the Department of Social Services, Head Start, the Jackson County Department of Health, United Christian Ministries, and by the teachers, counselors, principals and social workers in the county schools. Parents of these children are contacted and asked if they would like to participate. The store is not just for people on welfare, but it is for anyone who is having a hard time at Christmas.
All workers are volunteers, and all expenses are met in other ways.
We are only as strong as we are willing to reach out and help those who need the help.