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Christmas is a time when we often reflect on all God has done for us and seek ways to share His love with others. The Gathering has chosen to adopt 3 families for Christmas this year, and we would like for all of you to be a part of loving on these families in need. Please take a moment to find which child you have been asked to adopt based on the first letter of your last name. Since we do not buy for the parents in the family, some of you may be interested in picking up canned goods for the families for the holidays. We'd like for you all to bring your gifts Saturday night to the Christmas party, wrapped and with a tag that says the name of the child it's for. If you don't get a chance to buy a gift this week, we'll be collecting donations Saturday night to fill in where we didn't receive enough gifts. We'll also be delivering the packages directly to the families, so please contact Carrie Anne Jurgensen, carriej@perimeter.org, if you'd like to be a part of this delivery. Please help us in bringing Christmas to families who without us would never have one.

The Camarillo Family
A-C:Ricky;19 Male;Likes working on computers
D-F:Kevin;14 Male;Likes Video Games – PS2, Reading, Playing guitar
G-I:Brandon;9 Male;Likes all sports, Video games, Needs pants

The Cummings Family
J-L:Kenneth;18 Male;Needs Electric Beard Trimmer, Jeans, Dress Shoes, DVD player
M-O:Jean-Paul;14 Male;Likes Guitar Hero PS2 w/guitar, Skate Shoes, CCS giftcard for
good skateboard
P-R:Christopher;10 Male;Likes PSP Pokemon diamond, Gameboy Pokemon leaf green,
Skateboard, 24” bike, Basketball Shoes

The Lockley Family
S-Z:Mya;3 Female;Favorite color pink, Loves Dora & Sponge Bob, Chalk board, Crayons
&coloring book


Guidelines and Suggestions for Christmas Assistance Program

1.You may want to consider paying a utility bill for the family rather than buying gifts for adults. In this case, contact Carrie Anne at carriej@perimeter.org for more information.

2.Keep food and gift items within your budget guidelines. Clients are told not to expect anything extravagant or too costly for their children. Keep these estimates in mind:

Family Size 4: $75 for food & $50 per child
Family Size 6: $150 for food & $50 per child

Holiday Meal:
$10-$15 gift certificate for Turkey or Ham
Canned sweet potatoes
Instant potatoes or 5 lb bag
Canned green beans
Canned cranberry sauce
Jello-O & Canned fruit
Instant dessert mix
Canned or bottled juices
Canned gravy
Stuffing
Canned Corn

Important basic items needed: Dry powdered or evaporated milk, Sugar, Self-rising flour, Vegetable oil, Peanut Butter, Jelly, Macaroni & Cheese, Tuna or Hamburger Helper, Canned Spaghetti-O’s, Rice, Breakfast cereals, Dried beans, Soups, Spaghetti sauce.