09/11/2026
๐๐ HARTFORD LENDING HANDS, INC. โ 2026 CHRISTMAS HELP PROGRAM IS NOW OPEN! ๐๐
wait is over! Our 2026 Christmas Help Program is officially OPEN! โค๏ธ
Applications are now available beginning TODAY, September 9, 2026 at 9:00 AM.
๐ DOWNLOAD THE 2026 CHRISTMAS HELP PROGRAM APPLICATION HERE:
๐https://hartfordlendinghands.weebly.com/christmas-help-program.html #/
โ ๏ธ PLEASE READ EVERYTHING BELOW BEFORE SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION. โ ๏ธ
We have a NEW application for 2026. The application from previous years is no longer valid and will not be accepted.
๐ APPLICATION DEADLINE
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Applications open: September 9, 2026 at 9:00 AM
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Applications close: Monday, November 2, 2026 at 5:00 PM
โ NO applications will be accepted after November 2 at 5:00 PM.
Please do not wait until the last minute to submit your application.
๐ง๐ฝ๐ฆ๐ฝ WHO IS ELIGIBLE?
The Christmas Help Program is for Connecticut residents with children ages 0โ16.
Children over the age of 16 are not eligible and cannot be included on the application.
The application has space for up to 9 children.
๐บ๐ธ CONNECTICUT RESIDENTS ONLY!
A valid Connecticut ID with your current address is required.
๐ REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
You MUST attach copies of all required documentation with your application.
Please include:
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Birth certificate for EACH child listed on the application
Children must be ages 0โ16.
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Valid Connecticut ID for the parent/guardian
Your ID must have your current address.
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Proof of income
Examples include your most recent:
* Pay stubs
* Benefits statement
* Unemployment documentation
* Other applicable income documentation
๐ Proof of income cannot be more than 90 days old.
Please make sure all required documents are included before submitting your application. Hartford Lending Hands Inc Christmas Help Application.pdf
๐ PLEASE COMPLETE THE ENTIRE APPLICATION
Incomplete applications will NOT be processed.
Make sure you complete all applicable sections, including your information and the information for each child you are requesting assistance for.
You will be asked for information such as the childโs:
๐ Name
๐ Age
๐ง๐ฝ๐ฆ๐ฝ Gender
๐ Clothing size
๐งธ Toys they may like
๐ One special gift they would like
There is also a section for parent/guardian information and a special gift they would like.
๐ฌ HOW TO SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION
๐จ WE DO NOT ACCEPT APPLICATIONS BY EMAIL.
Your completed application and required documentation must be:
๐ฎ MAILED
OR
๐ข DELIVERED IN PERSON
to:
Attn: Christmas Help Program
Hartford Lending Hands Inc.
191 DeLauro Dr, Unit E
New Haven, CT 06511
Applications must be received by Monday, November 2, 2026 at 5:00 PM. Hartford Lending Hands Inc Christmas Help Application.pdf
๐จ PLEASE PAY CLOSE ATTENTION!
โ No old applications
โ No incomplete applications
โ No emailed applications
โ No out-of-state applicants
โ No children over age 16
โ No applications received after the deadline
Any incomplete, emailed, or late application will be denied without notice.
Please read the entire application and follow ALL instructions carefully before submitting it. Hartford Lending Hands Inc Christmas Help Application.pdf
๐ง QUESTIONS?
For questions or concerns, please contact us:
๐ง [email protected]
๐ 860-553-9870
Email is the fastest way to receive a response. Hartford Lending Hands Inc Christmas Help Application.pdf
๐โค๏ธ Hartford Lending Hands, Inc. is grateful for the opportunity to continue our Christmas Help Program and serve Connecticut families this holiday season.
Please share this post with a family who may benefit from the program.
Applications are available NOW! ๐๐
๐ Before You Download the Application โ Please Read Hartford Lending Hands, Inc. is excited to open our 2026 Christmas Help Program and looks forward to helping make Christmas a little brighter...