UNITED WAY OF THE LOWCOUNTRY
Become a Holiday Hero For a Child in Need This Holiday Season
As we enter into this season of giving, United Way of the Lowcountry hopes you will consider helping bring the joy of Christmas to children and families in our community through Operation Holiday Heroes.
Crystal and her four children are one of many local families who will be touched by Operation Holiday Heroes. The family recently lost all of their belongings during a tragic house fire. United Way worked with the family through the HELPLINE to stabilize their housing. As they get back on their feet, Operation Holiday Heroes will be there to lend a helping hand.
“Being adopted for Christmas has been the most joyous feeling. It is good to know that people are still giving and helping others in the world today. My children and I will be forever grateful for all who have contributed to helping us during this crisis.”
Operation Holiday Heroes is a countywide collaboration to ensure that every child and family in need has toys and food for Christmas. United Way of the Lowcountry partners with the Toys for Tots Foundation, Deep Well Project, Bluffton Self Help, The Salvation Army, and Love House Ministries to accomplish this mission. “Christmas is a magical time of year, and we want every child in our community to wake up Christmas morning and experience that magic regardless of their financial situation,” said Chrystie Turner, Vice President of Community Impact at United Way of the Lowcountry.
Ways to Get Involved with Operation Holiday Heroes
Donate toys by dropping them off at any of the United Way of the Lowcountry offices in Beaufort, Bluffton, or at one of the many Toys for Tots boxes throughout Beaufort and Jasper Counties.
Make a monetary donation to Operation Holiday Heroes online at www.uwlowcountry.org or by making a check payable to Operation Holiday Heroes. Send checks to United Way of the Lowcountry, P.O. Box 202, Beaufort, SC 29901 or drop off at United Way of the Lowcountry (Beaufort Office), located at 1277 Ribaut Road. (Contributors who make a monetary donation will be recognized and listed weekly on social media and in publication. Please indicate if you wish to remain anonymous.)
Host a holiday or dinner party and collect gifts and/or donations for Operation Holiday Heroes.
Make a donation in memory of a loved one or in honor of them.
(Businesses) – Become a Toys for Tots Drop-off location by requesting a donation box. Contact Amber at United Way of the Lowcountry at 843.379.3063 or ahewitt@uwlowcountry.org
Requesting Assistance
Those needing Christmas assistance will need to register for Operation Holiday Heroes at one of the participating sites throughout Beaufort and Jasper Counties. For a complete list of dates, times, and locations, visit www.uwlowcountry.org.
For more information, contact United Way of the Lowcountry at 843.982.3040 or visit www.uwlowcountry.org.
Thank you for helping to bring the magic of Christmas to children in our community.
