Our programs bring the “special†things into the lives of children whose families are impacted by HIV/AIDS. We work through partner agencies across Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Vermont, and every gift goes to a child they serve.
Holiday Wish Program
Through this program we work to fulfill the simplest holiday wish lists for children, ranging from coloring books and winter jackets to bed linens and more. We work to provide each child with an average of five gifts each year, but without your generosity many of these children and families would have that much less to celebrate during the holidays.
Gifts are wrapped by volunteers at our annual Children’s Holiday Gift Wrapping party and delivered through our beneficiary agencies.
Helping Hands Trees
The Helping Hands Trees contain anonymous wishes of children from the agencies we support. The trees are placed in common areas, such as corporate lobbies, giving people the opportunity to adopt a “Helping Hand†and touch a child’s life. We arrange to pick up and collect your donations in mid December.
An open letter to local businesses
I am writing on behalf of the Miracle Providers NorthEast to ask for your participation in our Holiday Wish program. Requiring no donation, our Helping Hands trees are able to benefit over 300 low-income children directly impacted by HIV/AIDS. We simply ask that you place a Christmas tree or non-denominational wreath somewhere in your business, preferably a lobby, foyer, waiting room or other gathering place, and allow participants to leave their donated gifts there for us to collect. These Helping Hands trees are affixed with wish lists of children impacted by HIV/AIDS. Patrons and/or employees are encouraged to choose a list, purchase the items and return them to the tree. Simple things such as toothbrushes, coloring books and coats can help so many children have a bright and special holiday.
The Miracle Providers NorthEast is a Lowell-based volunteer organization which raises funds for kids impacted by this terrible disease. We have been operating with nonprofit distinction since 2006 and have helped hundreds of children all over New England. At a time when everyone is looking to give back to the community, our program makes it simple and convenient to do so.
If you would like to participate in the Holiday Wish program, or have any further questions, please contact Marc Clermont at 978-458-9838 or [email protected]. With your help we can brighten the holidays for at-risk children right in our own community.
Sincerely,
Marc Clermont
President of The Miracle Providers
Summer Camp
We also provide needed items for the children when they attend a special summer camp: back packs, water bottles, flashlights, stationery, sun block and other goodies.
Thank-you letters
Our partner agencies write to tell us what the gifts meant to the children and their families. Read the letters from the Greater Manchester AIDS Project and AIDS Response Seacoast.
This program is supported in part by a grant from the Lowell Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency.