During this Christmas season, many families with disabilities are burdened by the cost of special healthcare needs and worry about how they will be able to make it through the holidays. This year, feel the joy and true spirit of Christmas by giving through these donation opportunities:

“Secret Santa” Donation: Make a monetary donation. Families impacted by disabilities need support all year long. Consider a monthly donation to provide HOPE for children in need year-round.

“Fa-la-la-la Families” Donation: Sponsor one or more UPC families in need. We provide the wish list of the family. You can fulfill a portion or all of their wish list either by in-person or online shopping. You can also simply make a financial contribution, let us know it is for the Giving Tree, and we will do the gift shopping on your behalf.

“HOPE for the Holidays” Sponsorship: The organization displays its own Giving Tree for employees. We provide each family’s wish list. Employees can shop to fulfill wish lists. A great team-building experience! Sponsorship level range:

Friends, Giving Tuesday is a global day dedicated to generosity and giving every year on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving. We invite you to give to the Utah Parent Center on this day. One in six children in Utah is impacted by disabilities or special health care needs.

We’d love to challenge every Parent Press reader to donate at least $10 in honor of a loved one on this global day of giving. Donations can be made at utahparentcenter.org/donate or consider setting up your own Facebook fundraiser using your personal story or by using the flier provided below.