“The Child Advocacy Centers in Woodbury and Murfreesboro have made Christmas magical for thousands of needy child abuse victims over the last 21 years,” said director Sharon De Boer. Every year, 60-75 families have been sponsored,”
“2021 is the first year that the CAC has struggled to find Secret Santas to sponsor needy families,” continued De Boer. “Only 39 Cannon County and Rutherford County families have been adopted by Secret Santas this year and 18 truly needy families still need their own special Secret Santa.”
What is Different This Year?
One of the things that is different this year is that generous local churches typically sponsor 25+ families in Cannon and Rutherford Counties. Like many families, some churches have struggled during the pandemic. Christmas sponsorship by local churches is down this year. Currently, 7 churches are helping in both counties – 5 churches are sponsoring 8 families and 2 churches have given donations to purchase grocery store gift cards.
Here’s where you come in!
If your church, business, civic organization, or family is looking for a mission project or a way to help others this holiday season, please consider becoming a Secret Santa to a needy family. You can sponsor a family by requesting a wish list and purchasing gifts or by donating gift cards. It will warm your heart and enrich your holidays in ways you cannot imagine.
Call to get involved!
To Sponsor a Cannon County Family: (615) 563-9915
To Sponsor a Rutherford County Family: (615) 867-9000
The Child Advocacy Center is a 501c3 non-profit agency and your contribution is tax deductible.