KIDS FIRST OF THE CAROLINAS
P.O. Box 77936
Charlotte NC 28271

Dear Friends,

We are kids first! And it’s time for our annual Christmas Party for homeless and underprivileged children! We are a 501C3 non-profit. We Do Not Receive any Local, State or Federal Funding. We’ve done this event for over 20 years! Our very small, very grass-roots charity relies solely on donations from friends like you!

Every Christmas, we have a wonderful party for over 300 kids and a group of senior citizens. The party includes lots of food (generously donated from area restaurants), music, and entertainment as well as many, gifts and of course, Santa himself!

We ask each child for their individual wishes to make their holiday special. Someask only for socks. These families have no resources to provide the "luxury" of a Christmas with gifts. We try to give each and every child at least 2 clothing items, a pair of shoes and 2 toy wishes. After the party, we continue to help families right up to Christmas day. We have a store front in The Centrum Mall next door to Jason’s Deli! It’s across the street from Carolina Place Mall. You can drop off a toy or donation Monday thru Friday from Noon to 5pm until Christmas Day and 10am to 2pm every Saturday. Feel free to call 704-995-5679 or e-mail: makingkidsfirst@yahoo.com with questions. You can make a paypal donation at: www.kidsfirstofthecarolinas.org or mail to:

Kids First,
P.O. Box 77936

Charlotte, NC 28271.

Due to our direct relationships with these families, Kids First is able to help children right up until Christmas Day! Last year, with the help of many generous people, we brought Christmas joy to over 600 kids! Your generosity can help a family right up to the last minute of the holiday season. In this time of economic turmoil, this will be a very challenging year again for many, as we have had many calls from families in need of food and just the basics.

We will be in need of volunteer help all day Saturday, December 17th from 1:00 p.m. till the wee hours of the morning at Sharon Presbyterian Church, 5201 Sharon Rd. Kids can get community service hours for their help! Please consider helping these children as they so look forward to the party. There are so many families in our community depending on us.

Make a difference this holiday season…..Do it for love, not profit…..unplug and get your hands dirty!.....Don’t wait for New Year’s to make a resolution!