Not
all children have wonderful Christmas memories. What should be a joyous
season is often a painful one for the children at Jackson-Feild Homes.
They do not have a loving family ... and a majority of their Christmas
memories are unhappy ones.
For most of us the
Christmas season is filled with symbols and traditions that are happy
and fun. Unfortunately for the girls and boys at Jackson-Feild Homes
they have been denied these happy holiday rituals. Christmas triggers
memories of past trauma which causes sadness and depression. One
child's holiday memories include waking up on Christmas morning to find
out her mother had sold the toys they received from a community program
to buy drugs. As difficult as it is to hear true stories like this, can
you image how that child felt when there wasn't a single present under
the tree for her?
But you can help
make this Christmas the best one the girls and boys at Jackson-Feild
have ever had - one they will cherish for a lifetime. The staff at
Jackson-Feild Homes goes to great lengths to make Christmas as special
as possible - funds permitting.
Jackson-Feild is
asking you to make a donation to help ensure that Christmas wishes come
true for each and every child in their care These wishes include gifts,
decorations, special holiday meals and seasonal outings and activities. To
make a gift send your tax deductible contribution to Jackson-Feild
Homes, 546 Walnut Grove Drive, Jarratt, Virginia 23867. Or visit their
web site, www.jacksonfeild.org, to make an online or credit card gift. If you have any questions please call the Development Office at 804-354-6929.
