In our community, there is a growing number of vulnerable youth and families in crisis. Through our annual Difference Maker campaign, YOU can be a part of the solution.
We know that needs escalate during the Holidays so each year from November 1st - December 8th, we provide easy ways to meet tangible needs in our community from Christmas gifts to Holiday gift baskets.
Join us in supporting vulnerable youth, children and teens in foster care, single parents, refugee families and caregivers around the Greater Sacramento Area.
There is something each of us can do to MAKE A DIFFERENCE this Holiday Season!
2024 Difference maker
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Here are 4 ways you can make a difference for local kids & families in need!
You can collect items yourself, get friends and family involved or mobilize your church or community service organization to help.
Please purchase & return all items to The Alliance office by Monday, December 9th.
For questions, email our Love in Action Program Director, Christina Moe, at christina@defendingthecause.org.
Make Christmas special for local kids in the foster system or refugee/at-risk families. Shop our Amazon Wishlist or purchase & deliver new, unwrapped gifts to our drop-off locations by 12/9.
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* Non-violent toys please
(no guns, weapons, tanks, or armor)
Bring joy to teens dealing with mental health challenges, those aging out of foster care, or families in crisis by providing a $25 gift card to Amazon, Target, Walmart or Safeway. Small acts of kindness provide hope & healing especially during the Holidays.
Encourage families in crisis or foster/adoptive Families by putting together a themed Holiday gift basket.
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This is a great way to support local caregivers and bring some holiday cheer to the entire family.
Provide additional resources for local kids and families throughout the year by making a donation to The Alliance.
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Gifts received between Nov. 1-Dec. 31 will be matched dollar-for-dollar up to $35,000 thanks to some generous donors.
Do you want to tell others about the campaign? Click the link below to find out how to become a Difference Maker Campaign Ambassador.
Impact of past campaigns
2024 Difference Maker results
2023 Difference Maker results
2022 Difference Maker results
2021 Difference Maker results
2020 Difference Maker results
