Each year at Christmas our 501(c) 3 nonprofit for families who have children with special needs assists families in need of assistance ages newborn - 15 years old (Children with disabilities up to age 21 years old) at Christmas.

“It is Christmas in the heart that puts Christmas in the air.”



REGISTER HERE:
http://events.eventzilla.net/e/2017-christmas-assistance-application-2138901460

FACEBOOK EVENT PAGE:

www.facebook.com/events/127447357856781



 PLEASE COMPLETE ALL INFORMATION ON APPLICATION FORM.

PROCESS:  

You will receive an e-mail or phone call to set up a time for you to come in to make sure we have all documentation. Once this information has been received and is verified, if your application is approved you will be notified of date(s) available to pick up gifts. 

Please apply even if you are not sure if you meet this criteria. 

ELIGIBILITY GUIDELINES: 

Families MUST meet one or more of the following criteria:

1. Applicant must be a minimum of 18 years old. Live in the State of Virginia and be able to pick up gifts on one of the dates specified at interview. (any gifts not picked up at specified time will be redistributed to another family) We do not provide transporation.
2. Qualifying Child/Children between the ages of 0-15; Children with Special Needs 0-21
3. Child/Children participate on free or reduced lunch program
4. Receive TANF and or Receive SNAP (previously known as food stamps) but not necessary
5. Low Income, whose income is no more than 20% above the federal poverty level. Or circumstances that have placed you in a financial bind. 

Applications are evaluated on an individual basis -

When you come to your interview appointment and distribution we suggest arrangements are made for someone to watch your children.  In the event you are unable to find a sitter, please contact janet@thisability.org at least 24 hrs. prior to your appointment.                                  

Families MUST bring the following records with them to their appointment. Failure to bring the correct items to the appointment may result in the appointment being rescheduled. Applications will be accepted September 1 to November 30, no new application will be accepted.

1. Picture ID (proof of current address needed if not on ID) Expired ID will not be accepted.
2. Proof of Guardianship for the children.  This includes birth certificates, letters of guardianship, or letter from their school on official letterhead. Copies of Social Security cards, report cards or medical records will not be accepted.
3. Proof of all household income such as: Benefit award letter from Social Services or Section 8 Housing or Most current month's paystub or Benefits award letter from Employment Commission or Benefits award letter from Social Security or Private Insurance Company, Copies of EBT cards are not accepted.
4. If you are a veteran, acceptable documents for proof of Veteran status are either a DD-214 or valid VA identification card.
5. In the event we receive clothing donations, please be prepared to bring in clothing sizes and shoe sizes.

ThisAbility.org hopes to provide assistance for families meeting the qualifications and assist is dependent on community support through toy and monetary donations.