For many children, the weeks leading up to Christmas are filled with joy and anticipation. Some mail their wish lists to the North Pole, bake treats for Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, and peek around the living room corner in hopes of catching a small glimpse of Santa Claus on Christmas Eve. But due to COVID-19, this year may be a little different for children in Baltimore City Public Schools—where 77% of students are Black and 50.4% are eligible for SNAP or TANF benefits.
At Color Of Change, we believe that Black and low-income children deserve to experience holiday joy. That’s why we’re partnering with Lakewood Elementary School—located in East Baltimore City—and raising $2,000 to provide every student with a gift from Santa Claus! We've made a commitment now, through Christmas 2021, to make these children's wishes come true.
Socioeconomic status should not determine whether a child has made the Naughty or Nice List. With a monthly contribution, you can help sponsor a gift from Santa Claus AND ensure that Black Joy is not seasonal, but everlasting!