Christmas For All (Year)
What is CHRISTMAS FOR ALL (YEAR)?
After 33 years, Christmas for All underwent key shifts in its program design in 2019. Perhaps the most significant change was the focus: rather than giving small gift cards to folks who could prove themselves the most destitute, they decided to honor those who had taken courageous, hard-fought steps to improve their lives. And honoring big steps made in the right direction calls for a big award -no more $35 gift cards as a prize for waiting in line for hours.
CFA decided to partner with relationship-building organizations (Referring Partners) that are making an impact. CFA applicants are vetted by highly-relational programs aimed at building self-sufficiency for those who are working hard on overcoming major hurdles in their path out of poverty.
Applicants are asked to share their story, their biggest challenge, their biggest achievement in the past year, and an item or items that would help them improve their situation. The Referring Partner is asked to elaborate on why they believe this person is an ideal candidate for an award.