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Mother holds on to hope this Christmas

Elizabeth Della Piana

December 17, 2025 by Elizabeth Della Piana

Hope is a word that can come up often during Christmas. It’s a time of year that brings joy even when things might not be perfect. The light that the holiday season shines on everyone is the same light this mother is holding on to as she hopes her children have a good Christmas.

The mother writes that her husband is currently out of work, making things difficult at home. All of their money is going toward bill payments, leaving their children without gifts.

Her one want right now is to see smiles of joy grace her children’s faces when they wake up on Christmas morning to presents to open.

She wishes for her children not to be sad and wants to be able to give them a special day.

A contribution to Item Santa can help ensure this family — and many others like them — have something to anticipate this holiday season. Every donation counts when it comes to making a meaningful impact at a time where so many families are struggling to make ends meet.

Now in its 59th year, the Item Santa Fund helps bring Christmas joy to local residents in need. The Item collects donations while The Salvation Army purchases and distributes toys and essentials to approved families in the area.

To give, please clip the coupon in The Daily Item and send it with your check to:

The Item Salvation Army Santa

85 Exchange St.

Lynn, MA 01901

Online contributions can also be made at salvationarmyma.org/itemsanta, where donors may choose to have their names acknowledged. All donations will be printed in The Item throughout December and into early 2026, with space for a brief message from donors who wish to include one.

For questions regarding eligibility, gift distribution, or scheduling, contact the Salvation Army at 781-598-0673.

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