We help needy children in our community through various courses.
It is hard to comprehend that men and women who are serving in our armed do not have the resources needed to purchase holiday gifts for their children. In order to provide much needed assistance, we launched Semper Fi Santa in 2016, with the leadership of retired USMC Lt. Col. Jim Sfayer. This program provides aid to military families from Naval Weapons Station Earle, the Combat Logistics Battalion of Red Bank, Fort Dix, and the Army Reserve from South Jersey.
In 2017, we were able to raise over $40,000 to help these families. Our goal this year is to continue and expand the program and to raise even more money for these families during this special time of year. Your donation will make a difference in helping struggling military families who deserve so much more.
Catholic Charities and Madonna House lists
We work with these two great charities to connect with local families in need. They provide us with lists of gifts needed for children of various ages. We then take the money collected through donations to purchase these gifts. We make sure they are wrapped and delivered so that the children can experience the joy of opening up presents from under the tree on Christmas morning.
Since our inception in 1991, we have found this program to be one of the most powerful ways to collect donations. It is responsible for supplying thousands of needy children with toys and clothes.
In this program, a business or organization sponsors a specific shelter, family, or organization. The names of the children and their ages are hung on a tree and selected by participants. The participants then purchase gifts specifically for the child whose name they have chosen, thus ensuring that each child is given the joy of receiving gifts during the holiday season, regardless of their family’s situation.