AN Island Kid’s Christmas

Did you know that Christmas is celebrated in more than 150 countries around the world? Each has its own customs and traditions. But have you ever wondered how its celebrated for children in the Dominican Republic?

Celebration of the birth of Christ? Yes. Parties and family gatherings? Yes. Special holiday food and music? Yes. Christmas trees and lights? Well, kind of. Presents? Nope!

The vast majority of children in the Dominican Republic receive no gift for Christmas, not because of issues of culture, but because their parents lack the means to give them this simple, traditional blessing. And that’s where we come in!

Christmas Hope started 17 years ago to let children raised in poverty in the Caribbean know that they are loved, valued, and have a bright future. It has become a centerpiece of our efforts to lift their spirits and instill within them self worth and and sense of dignity.

Will you help us do that for a child this Christmas? A gift of only $25 dollars or more can put a million dollar smile in an “island kid’s” heart and make an “island kid’s” Christmas wish come true! Our goal is to raise $12,000 to bless over 300 children with a big party and give each a quality present. Will you be that blessing to them this Christmas?

Click on the “Donate” button below or send a check made out to Dominican Advance to your respective PO Box address in the US or Canada. Mark your check as for Christmas Hope.

May you and your family have a very blessed Christmas 2024!