Earnest Effort Christmas Wish" is a community program that coordinates holiday surprises for families facing hardship through a nomination-based system. People nominate peers who go the extra mile or who are simply struggling, and the community rallies to donate items and money to provide for the nominated family. The program was started to help those who might not otherwise receive Christmas cheer and has grown into a tradition for many families and local businesses, based on the idea that "a whole bunch of littles can make a very big".
Please consider donating this holiday season to a great cause in Earnest Effort Christmas Wish. Earnest Effort Christmas Wish is a chance to bring real joy to families who might otherwise go without during the holidays. Your donation helps provide gifts, essentials, and hope, reminding people in need that their community cares and that they are not alone during the season of giving.
To volunteer for the Earnest Effort Christmas Wish program, you can directly contact the organizer, Heidi Ernste, via phone or email to offer your time and assistance. You can also join our Earnest Effort Christmas Wish Facebook group to stay updated on current needs, such as help with wrapping gifts or delivering items once a family's wish list is filled.
To sponsor a family for Earnest Effort Christmas Wish, you can donate directly via PayPal or Venmo using the group's provided handles, or by contacting them to get a mailing address for check donations. You can also help by providing gifts for children through a local organization, or by making a donation to a specific Christmas drive, as many organizations partner with community groups and schools to provide gifts for children in need.