The Manger Helps Williamson County Families with Christmas Gifts
The Manger, operated by GraceWorks, helps Williamson County families with Christmas gifts. It was created to provide Christmas gifts for entire families who are struggling financially.
Parents are allowed to select gifts for each other and their children from thousands of donated items. These are not used items but brand-new items that are donated by thousands of Williamson County residents who are trying to do their part to help those in need. The Manger will even gift wrap the selected items for free. Volunteers help families “shop.”
In 2011, The Manger helped 674 families receive gifts at no cost to them.
For families who are looking to shop, The Manger is located at 109 Rand Place across from the Post Office in Franklin.
The Manger is in desperate need of donations. If you would like to assist families in Williamson County, please consider a donation to The Manger. Items for donation can be dropped off at GraceWorks located at 104 Southeast Parkway in Franklin. Please make sure the items have a label with "The Manger" printed on it.
If you aren't able to personally drop off an item for donation, you can also make a cash donation or donate through Walmart.
Below is a list of suggested items for teens and adults you can purchase as a donation. Don't forget to purchase new toys, games, puzzles and books for the smallest members of these families.
Qualified families may also choose to receive a food box, which is delivered to their home by volunteers. More than 1,000 food boxes were delivered at Thanksgiving and Christmas in 2011. Click here for more information on the food box program.
Let's not forget what Christmas is all about. One of the absolutely wonderful things about this ministry is that The Manger helps Williamson County families with Christmas gifts. So all donations are received by local families who need assistance.
ADDENDUM ADDED 12/8: I received an email from GraceWorks today that their donations this year are not going to be able to meet their needs. They only have enough inventory for a few days. If you are reading this post and have the ability to give, please consider making a donation to this worthy cause. If you are not from the Franklin or Williamson County area, you can click donate here. Everything you donate goes directly to families in need for Christmas gifts. They especially need gifts for teenage boys. Refer to the list above for ideas.
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