Christmas Holiday Program

The Perry County Difference: Referrals are accepted from all sources with no referral restrictions beyond Perry County residence.  

ONLY CHILDREN OF WHICH YOU ARE THE CUSTODIAL PARENT OR LEGAL GUARDIAN & THE CHILDREN MUST RESIDE IN YOUR HOUSEHOLD IN PERRY COUNTY TO BE ELIGIBLE.

Join Hands Ministry has coordinated the Christmas Holiday Network program within Perry  County since Dec. 2000. This program is designed to help families in need by assisting with holiday gifts and extras for children ages 14 and  under. 

In 2020 through our Christmas program we/you , provided a Christmas for 855 kiddos from 332 families. To do this, it took 351 Sponsors, 6 Toy Drives, 33 volunteers that served 435 hours.

• Application Opens on Wednesday, September 22, 2021
• Application Closes on Sunday, October 31, 2021 
  • PARENT/GUARDIAN, Online Application - click here to fill out form

         OR

• SPONSOR a PECO Child or more, click here  to fill out for

"Dear Sponsor, When I opened the bags of Christmas gifts for my grandchildren  it brought tears to my eyes the generosity of people who truly do care  for children and families, and to see a child eyes lighting up Christmas  morning warms my heart.  Thank you so very much, we appreciate  everything.  God always provides our needs and sometimes our wants.   Peace, Love and Joy to all.  R, M and R" 

“I needed financial help in paying for some bills, school supplies and some Christmas gifts for my daughter to have a good Christmas the past couple years. Join Hands provided enough financial help to keep our apartment a little longer until I found a job, they helped my daughter have a good Christmas the past couple years and helped provide her with the necessary supplies for school. 

I didn't have to choose between our apartment's bills and giving my daughter what she needs” - B  

 "Join Hands Volunteers & Sponsors,
I have never felt so blessed to have been sponsored.  Without this, Christmas would have been a disheartening experience for the boys.  The gifts provided for my boys-each one was so very perfect and it was obvious that the sponsors put their hearts and thoughts into personalizing each and every gift.  In the past, it made my heart feel good to provide small gifts of happiness when I could.  This year was a struggle with so many life changes, and it's very humbling to have to ask for help.  This organization and it's sponsors proved that love for community is still alive and growing.  My family and I want to wish all of the volunteers and sponsors a warm, wonderful and blessed holiday.  Merry Christmas, KH"