The Holiday Assistance Program is an initiative of Community Action Angels at ACCORD. Each year, the program provides gifts and gift cards to children and youth in Allegany County whose families have limited incomes and may not be able to provide holiday gifts without additional support.

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​​The holiday season should be filled with joy, connection, and tradition. Yet for many households, limited incomes and rising costs can make it difficult to provide the extras that make the holidays special, and children may miss out on experiences that create belonging and happy memories. The Holiday Assistance Program helps ease this burden by providing meaningful support, so families can focus less on financial strain and more on spending time together, sharing traditions, and creating positive holiday moments.

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⚠️ The program is limited to the donations we receive. Availability of gifts and gift cards depends on community generosity, and capacity may vary from year to year.

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Impact: In 2024, more than 300 children received gifts and support through this program. Families shared that the assistance not only brought joy to their children, but also reduced stress, restored dignity, and strengthened their sense of community.