Local Holiday Hope Program Urgently Seeks Community Sponsors

Community Thread is urgently seeking community sponsors to support local residents in need during the holidays. Holiday Hope sponsors provide individually chosen gifts and a holiday meal to low-income families, older adults, and adults with disabilities. In 2020, Holiday Hope served 2,369 individuals, including 1,470 children. This year, the need is greater than ever and is expected to increase by 30%.

Thanks to the generosity of community members and business sponsors, Holiday Hope makes a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals and families living in the Stillwater Area School District, Landfall, Oakdale, and Woodbury. “Last year we served 93% more people than the year before,” states Jennifer Kmecik, Community Thread Community Engagement Director. “This year proves to be no different. Within the two weeks of registration, over 1,400 people signed up to receive urgent holiday help, 870 of whom were children.”

There are many ways to make a difference and meet these time sensitive needs of local neighbors, including: sponsoring a family, donating gifts and gift cards, or making an online donation. Sponsorship forms are available on Community Thread’s website, by phone or email request, or in person at Community Thread. Forms will be accepted through December 1. Wish lists for gift cards and gifts are also available online. Visit www.CommunityThreadMN.org more information.

Since 1967, Community Thread has connected people, neighborhoods and lives together to strengthen the community. The nonprofit’s mission is to leverage resources and volunteers to improve the quality of life for adults and their families in our local community. The vision of Community Thread is a community where all people are engaged, enriched, and connected. To learn more, call 651-439-7434.