ASC's 7th Annual S.O.S. Christmas
By partnering together, we can bless over 500 Gold Star children on Christmas morning! Kind folks from Tennessee, Indiana, Florida, Georgia, Texas, Alabama, Mississippi, Colorado, Maryland, Virginia, and Kentucky will spread Christmas cheer one gift at a time. A Soldier’s Child’s S.O.S. Christmas gives families like yours the opportunity to give meaningful Christmas gifts to the most deserving children. With the love that the Christmas season offers and with your help, these children will know that it did matter, and we do care!
There are two ways to participate in ASC’s S.O.S. Christmas:
- Make a Donation: Donate at S.O.S. Christmas, so we can reach as many children as possible this Christmas. Your donations are appreciated! A Soldier’s Child is a not-for-profit, 501(c)(3) organization and all gifts are tax-deductible. ASC operates at 82% of every dollar going to the children in our many programs and services.
- Sponsor a Family: Make a personal connection by selecting an ASC family to sponsor. This can be a great opportunity for families to experience the gift of giving and the true meaning of Christmas.
Maryland/Virginia: Please contact jojo@asoldierschild.org or call her directly at 615-220-1600 for more information about sponsorship in Maryland or Virginia.
Here’s How Sponsoring a Family Works:
STEP ONE: Select an ASC Child or Family to sponsor by clicking the S.O.S. Christmas State buttons above.
We will have families with one child and families with up to 5 children and more available for sponsorship.
STEP TWO: Once you select a family to sponsor, please use the provided “wish lists” and purchase 3-5 gifts per child. Please plan to spend at least $100 on each child you shop for. This allows us to bless these special kids with a truly amazing Christmas morning!
We have also compiled a list of suggested gift items for various age groups, which you can view here.
Many families have provided a “wish list” for each child. IF PROVIDED, YOU MUST USE THIS LIST.
STEP THREE (optional): We encourage you to include a personal note to the recipient family, and if desired, you may include your contact information. Many times, the recipient family wishes to send a note of thanks back to the sponsoring family, and this will allow them to do so.
STEP FOUR: Please bring all purchased presents, wrapped and labeled with the CHILD’S NAME and FAMILY NUMBER on the outside of every gift, to the drop off location. Once you select your ASC recipient child, you will then receive an email with instructions on the specific drop off date, time, and location.
You will also need to bring the Sponsor Sheet to the drop off location, which will be emailed to you upon confirmation of your sponsorship. This is a list you provide based on what you purchased for each child you select. Please include the approximate dollar amount spent on each item. If a group of people are shopping for a family, all presents must be delivered at the same time to ensure none of the gifts are mixed up.