Christmas Clearing House
Christmas Clearing House is a program dedicated to helping low-income families enjoy the Christmas season. Interfaith Ministries believes in giving and sharing the love of Christ. Our mission, “Bringing God’s People Together to Serve God’s People in Need” is reflected in Christmas Clearing House. This program is wonderful example of how we as a community can serve those around us, bringing God’s people together.
Our Holiday History
Christmas Clearing House started over fifty years ago. Several women from our community recognized the needs of local families during the holidays. They gathered together and began cooking meals to serve. That spirit of giving took root and blossomed into a program that serves over five hundred families at Christmas. Church volunteers come together in the early fall to begin interviewing hundreds of applicants.
There are countless examples of those who need the help of Christmas Clearing House. Single Parents wanting to provide a nice Christmas for their children; families of children with disabilities and medical expenses; children living with grandparents who are on a modest fixed income: The list goes on!
Christmas Clearing House is a seasonal outreach ministry of Interfaith Ministries in cooperation with community partners. Clients are interviewed to determine eligibility and make note of the children’s Christmas wishes. Interfaith Ministries takes the list of children approved and makes sure the Christmas baskets are filled.
Donations from local churches and the community fund this annual outreach which is led by a team of volunteers.
Donations are accepted in person, through the mail, and online. You can donate online today by clicking the button below!
Checks may be made out to:
Interfaith Ministries, Inc.
P.O. Box 1444, Anniston, AL 36202.
Write “Christmas Clearing House” on the memo line.
Christmas Clearing House
Application Dates:
Coming Soon
Make-Up Dates:
Coming Soon
Applicants must bring:
- Photo ID
- Children’s Birth Certificate
- Social Security Cards for ALL Household Members
- Proof of Income for ALL household members (SS Award Letters, TANF, Food Stamps, Pay stubs, or Letter from employer if cash is paid)
- Proof of ALL monthly bills