The History of Christmas |
Christmas in the Highlands is in its 6th year. In 2014, we served 170 on Christmas day and in 2015 we served an estimated 700 people. Last year, in 2016, we estimate that we served 500 children and their parents for Christmas. We worked with the Highlands and Okeechobee County School Boards in 2017. In 2018 and 2019 we started working with the Homeless Coalition of central Florida a 5 county agency as a result we served 433 in 2018 and 372 in 2019. This year 2020 we expect to serve approximately 2100 children, due to the financial strain of the Covid 19 crisis.
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Christmas in the Highlands inc. presents,
" A Season of Hope", God has called us to meet the needs of the forgotten and often neglected homeless and disadvantaged families in Central Florida. Even though Covid-19 has darken the Christmas Spirit for many of you, there is yet a glimmer hope. On Dec. 24th starting at 11am until 4pm, we will be helping you find some Christmas Cheer! Located at Bible Fellowship in Sebring off Hammock Rd. We will be conducting a drive through Christmas, we have several conditions: 1. You must remain in your car. 2. Your Children must be in the car with you. 3. The event is first come first serve. 4. You have to be present in order to receive Christmas gifts, You CANNOT pick up gifts for someone else. 5. As much as we want to see your smiles, you should consider wearing face masks for your protection. 6. you must follow all instructions give to you by event staff. |