Dear Friends,

We know this has been a difficult time for many, and here at Holiday Dreams we also are feeling the weight of the war happening across the globe. But while we have been working tirelessly on efforts to support Israel and the many families and children impacted by this situation, we recognize that there is still so much need closer to home. So let's give ourselves some relief from all the heaviness -- and feel good by doing for others.  We are more ready than ever to bring the joy of the holidays to local children and families!

It's time for our Holiday Dreams program -- time to make holiday wishes come true for hundreds of children in need and spread happiness in our own communities. As many of you know, through Holiday Dreams, our family sponsors an annual gift drive to support JFS MetroWest, multiple school districts throughout Massachusetts and the Greater Hartford, Connecticut area, and social service agencies throughout the state.  Last year our program sponsored more than 1200 children. For many families, our Holiday Dreams program provides their only chance for a little joy during the holiday season.  

Getting involved is easy: simply let us know how many children you’d like to sponsor. (We have families with 1-10 children in them.) We will then send you the children’s wish lists.  After that, you can either shop for the kids yourself or donate money, and our shoppers will do it for you.  We very much appreciate people shopping for the kids they sponsor, but we are also incredibly grateful for monetary donations to help us take care of every child. Please click holidaydreamsfoundation.com to find out more information about all of our programs and to donate or sponsor a child.  

Shopping for a child or children in need truly is one of the most rewarding experiences ever! And once you've bought the gifts, you don't even have to wrap them. The parents of the kids we’re sponsoring actually wrap the presents, as this gives them a chance to see what their children are receiving. Please note: We need to collect everything by December 17th.  

Holiday Dreams is a registered 501c3 charitable organization, so everything you donate is completely tax deductible. It's a real win/win: You get the incredible feeling of making a child's holiday wishes come true and the benefit of a tax deduction! 

Please let us know if you’d like to be a part of our holiday magic -- again or for the first time.  For those of you new to the Holiday Dreams gift drive, if you’d like to participate, please go onto our website holidaydreamsfoundation.com, email us back, or call/text (781) 201-9004.  

We know that participating in Holiday Dreams will be an incredibly joyful and fulfilling experience. Since its inception 18 years ago, Holiday Dreams has supported more than 15,000 children. It's a staggering number, and we could not have done any of this without all of you. You are making a real difference!  We hope that being a part of our program brings the best of the holidays to you and your family during this special time of year.

Happy Holidays, Good Health and Peace,

Leslie, Jonathan and Family