At our local elementary school, the guidance counselors have put together a program where people in the school can "adopt" a child, or family from the school. They don't know who the person/family is. They are given a "wish list" from the child/family, and what they buy for them is up to them.

I did this last year, and had such a good time shopping for the girl we were given. I may try to adopt a family this year.

Maybe this is something you can suggest at your school??? Usually the guidance counselors have a very good handle on who needs a little help. You could still ask people to send in "change", but, keep it within your own school. Maybe the PTA could be given the list of things that need to be purchased and buy it with the money raised???

Good Luck.

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