A Christmas Wish - Centre County

12/13/2025

❤️ THANK YOU ❤️

To everyone who donated, THANK YOU! We raised enough money for the kiddos in need, plus some! We were able to shop and get everything on the kiddos wish lists tonight. We truly have an amazing community, ready and willing to step in and step up. Thank you for all that you do!

I’m so happy to share that we also have enough money leftover from donations to save and put towards a couple of kiddos next year, or perhaps stock up on wrapping paper during the after-Christmas sale (looking at you, Five Below!!).

Sending a big THANK YOU to Connie Constance, who was my shopping buddy tonight. Couldn’t do it without you!

This past week has been mayhem - we are tired, but our hearts are full! We are so excited for gift pickup tomorrow - the days where everything becomes worth it!!

See you all in the morning 👋

12/10/2025

Looking for help!

Hi everyone,

One of our sponsors unfortunately did not drop off gifts and is not returning our calls and texts. As a result, we have two kiddos in need of support!

I will be shopping for these kiddos on Friday evening, just in time for gift distribution this weekend. We only have about $100 in our ACW bank account, and need some help making Christmas happen for these kiddos.

If you would like to make a small contribution towards these kiddos - even $10 or $20 - we would greatly appreciate it!!

Thank you!!!

11/27/2025

Happy Thanksgiving, everyone!

We are so thankful to be able to lead the charge on a community initiative that blesses to many. Thank you to our army of sponsors who make it possible - we are so unbelievably thankful for you!

May you enjoy a wonderful day of peace, joy, fellowship (and great food)! ❤️🦃

11/25/2025

11/22/2025

✨ One Last Kiddo Hoping for a Christmas Miracle ✨

Wow… what an incredible community we have. This year, 338 kiddos were hoping for a sponsor to help give them the Christmas they deserve — and as of tonight, 337 have been sponsored! ❤️

That means there’s just one last kiddo still waiting for someone to make his Christmas a little brighter.

💙 Meet Child #91
Gender: Boy
Favorite Color: Blue
Favorite Treats: Reese’s & popcorn
Clothing Sizes: Men’s Large; Men’s 9 shoe
Needs: Beanie hats, sweatpants, hoodies
Wants: Free-standing heavy bag (boxing), gaming desk

This sweet kiddo’s mom has been battling medical issues that have kept her from working full-time this year. With the loss of income, Christmas is feeling out of reach. His two siblings have already been sponsored, and we’re hoping someone can step in to help make sure he feels the magic of the season too. 🎄💛

If your heart is nudging you, this is such a meaningful opportunity to make a real difference for a child who truly deserves a special Christmas.

Thank you, from the bottom of our hearts, to this amazing community that shows up year after year. You are the reason these kids feel seen, loved, and celebrated. ❤️✨

If you’d like to sponsor Child #91, please sign up here:

SignUp.com makes it easy to coordinate school events & classroom activities, fundraisers, snack schedules, potlucks & more!

11/20/2025

🎄 Meet Child #300! 🎄
A bright, artistic 13-year-old who deserves a Christmas full of joy ✨

This kiddo is a fun, creative kiddo with a big heart and even bigger personality. His favorite color is pink, and he’s a huge fan of Kit Kats, Oreos, and all things Oogie Boogie and Nightmare Before Christmas. He loves to draw, sketch, enjoy K-pop, and is especially obsessed with Demon Hunter!

Here are a few things that would make his holiday extra special:

🎁 Needs:
• Size 13 tennis shoes
• Hoodies (he refuses jackets!)
• Athletic sweatpants

🎁 Wants:
• Heated throw
• Apple gift card
• Nice stud earrings
• A laptop to play games (his “big dream” wish)
• Sayzer Blackpink Lightstick (Official Ver. 2)

👕 Sizes:
3X pants • 3X tops • Size 13 shoes

This kiddo's family is doing their very best. His dad recently suffered a brain stem stroke and is unable to work, but doesn’t qualify for assistance. His mom is doing everything she can to support the family, even on the days she has to stay home to help care for dad—while managing her own health struggles too.

This Christmas, giving this kiddo a little extra love would mean the world to this family. 💗

If you feel moved to sponsor Child #300, you can do so here:
👉 https://signup.com/go/syXUzxi

Thank you for helping us bring joy, dignity, and a little magic to families who need it this holiday season. 🎁💞

11/19/2025

✨ Hi everyone! ✨

Our community has already helped 237 out of 314 children find sponsors this year — an absolutely incredible show of love and generosity. Thank you to everyone who has stepped up so far! 💛

This year looks a little different since we aren’t able to connect each child’s photo to the sign-up page. To help you connect with the kiddos who still need a sponsor, I’ll be sharing some of their stories here.

💕 Meet Child #188 💕

This bright and creative 8-year-old girl lives with her mom and her older sister — a sister who has already been sponsored. Their mom is doing everything she can as a single parent, but with rising costs and a tight budget, “extras’’ just aren’t possible. She dreams of giving her girls the magical Christmas they deserve, and this sweet kiddo is still waiting for someone to choose her.

This little sweetheart loves stuffed animals (especially wolves!), pastel art supplies, skincare, slime, and she would absolutely light up receiving a scooter or a cozy wolf blanket. She’s also in need of clothing, a warm coat, personal care items, and pastel twin-size bedding.

If this touches your heart and you’d like to sponsor Child #188, you can sign up here:
👉 https://signup.com/go/syXUzxi

Thank you for helping us make Christmas brighter — one child at a time. 🎄✨

11/18/2025

🎄 Hi everyone! 🎄

With so much anticipation and excitement, we are thrilled to share that the list of eligible kiddos looking for sponsors this Christmas is officially LIVE! ❤️✨

This year, we’re doing things a little differently to make the process easier, faster, and smoother for both you and our team. We’re now using SignUp.com, which allows you to browse all available children and claim your sponsorship instantly—no waiting for us to update individual Facebook posts!

Here is the link: https://signup.com/go/syXUzxi

👉 To sponsor a kiddo:
Simply select the “slot” with the child’s information you wish to sponsor. It’s quick, easy, and helps ensure every child is matched as soon as possible.

Your generosity means more than you know. By becoming a sponsor, you’re bringing joy, comfort, and hope to a child right here in Centre County this holiday season. 🎁💛

📦 Gift Drop-Off Sessions
📅 December 6th & 7th
⏰ 10 AM – 2 PM
📍 Bellefonte Moose Lodge

Please mark your calendars—we can’t wait to see you and celebrate the incredible kindness of this community.

If you have any questions at all, please don’t hesitate to reach out. Thank you for helping us make Christmas magic happen! ✨

— A Christmas Wish in Centre County

10/22/2025

🎁 It’s That Time of Year! Applications Are OPEN! 🎁

Application Link: https://forms.gle/f4juCfobxBb1rtUF8

We’re so excited to kick off this year’s program and help make the holidays brighter for local kiddos! Please take a moment to read through this year’s important updates:

🎄 Application Window: October 22 – November 1

🎄 Once applications close, we’ll start matching eligible kiddos with sponsors.

🎄 This year, sponsors will use a new online sign-up system to “claim” kiddos — no more double matches, and automatic updates when a child is sponsored!

🎄 In early November, we’ll post the sponsor sign-up link so you can choose a kiddo (or two!) to support.

🎄 Families will receive an email notification once their kiddo has been sponsored.

🎄 Gift Pick-Up Days: December 13 & 14 at the Bellefonte Moose

🎄 Due to space constraints, our program will be capped at 300 kiddos this year — but we plan to explore larger venues for next year so we can help even more families!

💖 We’re so grateful for our amazing community — your generosity and kindness make the magic of the holidays possible every single year. Thank you for helping us spread joy! ✨

10/22/2025

Hi everyone!

I understand there is a technical difficulty with the application link; I am at work right now without access to my personal laptop to solve the issue and am unable to do so from my phone. I will post the link once I am home this evening!

Thank you for your patience and understanding.

10/19/2025

A Christmas Wish 2025: Sprinkle a Little Magic