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Sponsor Applications due November 6th!
The Johnny Raines Christmas Cheer program provides gifts for families whose budgets do not allow for extra things like Christmas.
We already have 250 kids signed up to receive assistance this year.
We already have 250 kids signed up to receive assistance this year.
Will you sponsor a child for Christmas?
Will you sponsor a child for Christmas?
2025 Stats
2025 Stats
99 Sponsors provided Christmas gifts for 111 families with 285 kids.
Sponsorship applications are now open!
How does the program work for sponsors?
How does the program work for sponsors?
Step 1: Sign-Up
Step 1: Sign-Up
Individuals, businesses, and churches sign up to sponsor a child or children in the Swannanoa Valley.
Meanwhile, neighbors in need of assistance can sign up at SVCM's office.
Step 2: Matching
Step 2: Matching
Sponsors are matched with the number of children they requested. SVCM Staff send the Sponsor the information that parents provided for the child(ren) such as clothing sizes, toy ideas, etc.
Step 3: Gifts
Step 3: Gifts
Sponsors purchase gifts for the child(ren) and package them according to the written instructions.
Step 4: Drop-off
Step 4: Drop-off
Sponsors will drop off the gifts at the designated location during drop-off week unless they have arranged to deliver gifts to the family. Dates for the 2026 season are here!
Questions?
Questions?
Check out our Frequently Asked Questions page.
If you need more info, reach out to our Christmas Cheer Coordinator, Shelby, by email (shelby@svcmblackmountain.org) or by call/text (828-419-0625).
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