Secret Santas

I don't know where you are located in the US but you can try and look up if your county has Information and Referral. I used to volunteer at an I&R site and we had access to numbers of organizations who hold these toy drives and holiday celebrations for families who could not afford it. Maybe they can help you out? Because of your discussion, I also found out about secretsanta.org. I'm not familiar with what they do specifically but maybe they could help point you to where you could start. Or try the local Salvation Army, they hold Christmas programs and gift-giving too. Good luck on this very humbling endeavor, glords.

Call your local assistance office or local charity and tell their story, They may suggest something.

I think it is very generous of you to want to help this family. I understand how frustrating it must be to not be able to do as much as you would like because your own circumstances are very tight. I was going to recommend contacting The Salvation Army, but I see you have already tried that option. Many years ago I worked with the Salvation Army Family Services Department--it was a one year contract position and for me it was a real eye-opening experience. I have tremendous respect for the work they do! Too bad the deadline has already passed for them. I also think the idea of contacting your local Church is a good one. But if the Church won't step in and the deadline has passed for the other organizations in your area, maybe you could organize something yourself. Do you or your family members have a workplace where they can "pass the hat" for contributions? Or if the Church is not able to organize something for this family, they could at least help you by putting out the call for donations. I hope something works out for you and wish you all the best. Let us know what happens!