Because of your generosity, so many families are experiencing the joy of Christmas this year. Each parent who came through our "Santa's Workshop" was invited to choose about five gifts per child—not because we wanted to limit them, but because we wanted them to know there was more than enough to share.
One mother, a refugee who speaks and understands very little English, came in to shop for her five children. As we explained how the workshop worked, she initially thought she was only allowed to choose one gift for each child. Using a translation app, we were able to gently clarify that she could actually select up to 25 gifts to bless her family.
She paused, gasped, and quickly typed a message that said, "My children will be so happy." Though words were few, the relief and gratitude on her face said everything. In that moment, you could see the weight lift—this mother was going to be able to give her children a Christmas filled with joy.
This is what REAL Life Community Services is all about: bringing hope to those who need it most and sharing the love of Christ—not just through words, but by meeting real needs and showing people what love truly looks like.
