Become a Holiday Hero For A Child in Need This Holiday Season

December 1, 2020December 3, 2020 Beaufort Lifestyle 1498 Views

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.

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 is partnering with the Toys for Tots Foundation, Agape Family Life Center, Antioch Education Center, Bluffton Self Help, Deep Well Project, Love House Ministries, and the Salvation Army again this year 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. “This year has been especially tough and we hope everyone will help us spread some holiday cheer to children in our community who need it the most.”

Due to the financial impact of COVID-19, the need this year is expected to be greater than ever before. Turner says many of those families who have donated soccer balls and dolls to Operation Holiday Heroes in the past are now needing assistance themselves this year.

Thank you for helping to bring the magic of Christmas to children in our community.

Ways to Get Involved with Operation Holiday Heroes
• Donate toys by dropping them off at the United Way of the Lowcountry office in Beaufort. (Must contact ahead of time to schedule a drop off time. Contact Amber at 843.564.8811 or ahewitt@uwlowcountry.org.)
• Donate toys at one of the many Toys for Tots boxes throughout Beaufort and Jasper Counties. Check out the list on the United Way website at www.uwlowcountry.org.
• 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. (Please indicate if you wish to remain anonymous.)
• Order toys online and ship them directly to the United Way of the Lowcountry Office at 1277 Ribaut Road, Beaufort, SC 29902. (For more information, contact Amber at United Way of the Lowcountry at 843.564.8811 or ahewitt@uwlowcountry.org.)
• Collect gifts and/or donations for Operation Holiday Heroes in your neighborhood.
• 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 843.564.8811 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 Amber at the United Way of the Lowcountry Office at 843.564.8811 or visit www.uwlowcountry.org.