Donations Sought To Support Holiday Giving Program In Gaithersburg

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, MD — The winter holidays will be here in just a few short months. While they're a joyous time of year, they can be a bit gloomy for those who are financially strapped.

The city of Gaithersburg and the Gaithersburg Holiday Giving Coalition will once again be serving families referred by school and nonprofit counselors through the Holiday Giving program. Organizers anticipate providing food to more than 600 families in November and gifts to help make the holidays brighter for more than 1,800 children in December.

To support this program, donations can be made through the city’s online portal. If paying by check, it can be made payable to City of Gaithersburg/Holiday Giving Program and mailed to Community Services Office, 31 S. Summit Ave., Gaithersburg, MD 20877.

The program operates in conjunction with the countywide Holiday Giving Project, which is coordinated by the Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services. Area schools, social service agencies and nonprofit organizations make referrals to a centralized database and those living in the city of Gaithersburg are then referred to the city’s Community Services Division for assistance.

The Gaithersburg Holiday Giving Coalition is comprised of members of area congregations, businesses, nonprofit organizations and individuals who work together to support city of Gaithersburg families.