Christmas for All sign-up starts Monday
Coeur d'Alene Press | UPDATED 11 years, 6 months AGO
The application period for the 2014 Press Christmas for All charity program begins Monday and ends Wednesday, Dec. 3.
This is the 29th year that Press Christmas for All has worked to brighten the lives of Kootenai County residents in need during the holiday season.
Each year, Press readers donate generously to the program. The money collected is distributed in the form of gift cards to those who might not otherwise be able to put a holiday meal on the table or purchase a small gift for a child.
The gift recipients - the working poor, some homeless, many jobless or disabled - feel the compassion of a caring community during what can be a very difficult time of year for them. Many are alone throughout the holidays.
Kootenai County residents who are in need and wish to receive help this holiday season from Press Christmas for All can pick up and drop off completed applications between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. weekdays at two locations:
* Coeur d'Alene Press, 201 N. Second St., Coeur d'Alene.
* Post Falls City Hall, 408 N. Spokane St., Post Falls.
The deadline to turn them in is 5 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 3. An online application will also be available on cdapress.com.
No late applications will be accepted, nor will applications submitted prior to Nov. 10, 2014.
Applications are limited to one per family per household.
This year's gift card distribution will take place Dec. 18 and 19 between 7:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. at the Kootenai County Fire and Rescue Training Campus, 5271 E. Seltice Way, Post Falls. Applicants must be present and bring photo identification.
Press Christmas for All is managed by The Hagadone Corp., with assistance from Kootenai County Fire and Rescue.
It is a legally recognized 501(c)(3) nonprofit, run entirely by volunteers at The Hagadone Corp., the Coeur d'Alene Press and Kootenai County Fire and Rescue.
Every penny raised is distributed to needy Kootenai County residents. All overhead costs are covered by The Hagadone Corp. and the volunteers at Kootenai County Fire and Rescue.
Donations can be made by dropping off or mailing a check to: Press Christmas for All, 201 Second St., Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814.
Donations are accepted by phone. Call (208) 664-8176 weekdays between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. to use a credit card to contribute.