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This article was published 9 year(s) and 7 month(s) ago

Item Santa: Be part of the magic

mark.sutherland

December 22, 2015 by mark.sutherland

Every Christmas movie always features some “Christmas magic.” But what if those movies came to life? You could be the person that helps make a holiday wish come true.

This single mother of three is looking to receive a gracious gift this holiday season.

“I really need your help this year. It is really hard to keep up with everything,” she writes.

If she gets her wish, her kids will be glowing with holiday cheer.

“I will love to see their happy faces when they see toys under the tree,” she wrote.

Now in its 49th year, the Item Santa fund endeavors to make Christmas a little brighter for those among us who are less fortunate. If you want to make a direct donation to Item Santa, clip the coupon on Page A7 in The Item and mail it, along with your check, to The Item Salvation Army Santa, P.O. Box 5, Lynn, MA 01903. You can also use the coupon attached to the itemlive.com version of this story as well.

All donations are listed in Item print editions through the month of December and into 2016, along with a brief message from each donor, if desired.

This year, we have two other ways to donate besides clipping the coupon and writing a check. To contribute online, go to www.itemsanta.com, where you can make a donation via credit card. We have also included a text-to-give function that will make donating to the fund easier. There are four steps: 1 — text 41444; 2 — type in ITEMSANTA, space, your amount, space, and your name; Example: ITEMSANTA 250 John Smith; 3 — hit send. 4 — Click on donation link to enter payment information and complete your pledge. The donation will not appear on your mobile phone bill. You must pledge directly from the link on your mobile device using a credit card.

Those interested in signing up to collect at Santa Island or any business willing to sell stockings should contact David Solimine Sr. or Joel Solimine at 781-595-1492.

NOTE: The application period for aid from Item Santa has closed and The Item does not process applicants. All questions about the program and distribution of gifts should be directed to Salvation Army at 781-598-0673.

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