The Christmas Sponsorship Program is a heartfelt initiative led by Our House of the Way, focused on bringing joy and hope to families in Benton Harbor, MI who are facing financial hardship. Every year, we register families in need—many of whom are struggling to afford even basic necessities—and connect them with sponsors from the community who are willing to help.
Families living in Benton Harbor, especially those experiencing financial difficulties, are invited to submit Christmas letters written by their children. In these letters, children share their holiday wishes—things they need, gifts they dream of, and even heartfelt messages to Santa.
Our House reaches out to the wider community—individuals, families, businesses, and organizations—to find sponsors willing to “adopt” a family or a child for Christmas. Each sponsor receives a child’s letter along with their wish list.
Sponsors choose which gifts they would like to purchase from the wish list, and then either deliver the gifts directly to the family or drop them off at our Office (175 Territorial Rd, Benton Harbor). Our volunteers then coordinate deliveries or organize a joyful family pick-up event.
Beyond the gifts themselves, this project fosters deeper connections within the community. Families feel seen, valued, and supported, while sponsors experience the joy of giving and the beauty of shared humanity.
This project is about much more than presents. It’s about offering hope, restoring dignity, and building bonds between families, neighbors, and compassionate people from all walks of life. Every gift carries a message: “You are not alone. Your community cares about you.”
It’s important to highlight that Our House of the Way is run 100% by volunteers. Every step—from collecting family registrations to organizing deliveries—is done with love, dedication, and no financial compensation. This is a project driven by faith in action and compassion in practice.
As we prepare for the next Christmas season, our goal is to reach even more families and inspire more people to become sponsors. Together, we can make sure every child feels the magic of Christmas, no matter their circumstances.
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