A Coalition Christmas Registration

Eligibility Requirements:
1. Every applicant must be a Moore County Resident. (Proof of residency required: Photo
ID with current address, Current lease or Utility bill)

2. All children must have: Social Security Card/Form from Social Services or School Lunch
Program Form.

3. Completing more than one application or registering with another Moore County
Christmas program will result in disqualification.

4. Gift requests must be kept in the $50-$75 range per child.

5. Beginning Monday, September 9, you can print an application at
www.Christmas4moore.org or www.sandhillscoalition.org or pick up an application at
Sandhills/Moore Coalition, 1500 W Indiana Avenue, Southern Pines from 8:30-11
Monday through Friday.

In-Person Registration Events:

3PM – 6PM, Tuesdays & Thursdays from September 10 through October 10 at The
Sandhills/Moore Coalition (Robbins Office) 116 S. Middleton St. Robbins
9AM – Noon, Saturday September 14 & October 5 at The Sandhills/Moore Coalition
(Southern Pines Office) 1500 W. Indiana Avenue, Southern Pines
1PM – 3PM, Wednesdays from September 11 through October 9 at The Sandhills/Moore
Coalition (Southern Pines Office) 1500 W. Indiana Avenue, Southern Pines

Become A Sponsor

Dear Friend
It is that time of year again to make sure Moore County families have a wonderful Christmas!!
As you may or may not know, the Christmas for Moore program has dissolved and this wonderful program has been absorbed into the services provided through the Sandhills Moore Coalition for Human Care. The program will now be called “A Coalition Christmas.” We decided on the new name because it truly is a coalition of our wonderful community helping each other in times of need.
We are grateful for the support you have shown in the past. As we all know times are hard and many are financially struggling to put food on the table, let alone think about buying gifts at Christmas. We are hoping you will consider partnering with us to make their holiday special.
Our goal this year is to provide a new toy & new clothing item for children under the age of 17, with a spending limit of $50 – $75 per child. In addition, a food gift card will be provided to the adults so they can purchase items for a holiday meal. We will also be providing a holiday box (holiday treats & a small gift) to senior citizens and residents of at-risk facilities through this program.

There are several ways that you can help if you are able:
1. Sponsor a family or senior citizen by purchasing items, wrapping them and delivering them.
2. Make a monetary donation to purchase gift cards, and items for children.
You can do this online at https://sandhillscoalition.org or by mailing a check to
Sandhills Coalition 1500 W. Indiana Ave. Southern Pines, NC 28387 (In the memo of your check or on this website please note Christmas.)
Below is the 2024 Sponsor Form and Guidelines (online & print). If you are interested in being a sponsor, please fill the form out in its entirety and return to us by mail or by email before October 1, 2024. (Both addresses are on the application.)
If you are interested in making a monetary donation, please do so by November 1, 2024 so that we have adequate time to purchase necessary items. (See #2 above)
If you have any questions, please contact us by email at info@sandhillscoalition.org
Thank you in advance for your assistance in keeping this wonderful program going and helping us to make A Coalition Christmas a success!!
Sincerely,
Melissa Mayhue
Client Services Coordinator, Sandhills/Moore Coalition for Human Care

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Sandhills/Moore Coalition for Human Care

… is a state chartered 501c(3) nonprofit corporation established in 1986 by eleven local churches. Today the Coalition is supported by 64 area churches, the United Way of Moore County, individuals, businesses, and civic groups throughout the community.

The Coalition’s mission is to “alleviate hunger and financial strains of struggling households in Moore County. “
Services are made possible through generous community backing, the support of dedicated volunteers, and sales at The Coalition Resale Shops.

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OUR HISTORY: Early in the 1980s…

… the Southern Pines Fellowship of Churches recognized the need to coordinate available resources and assistance provided to Moore County families in need. Struggling families often visited churches requesting aid. Although many requests were valid, it was not an efficient system.

Eleven charter churches came together to found the Coalition: Brownson Presbyterian, Church of Wide Fellowship (United Church of Christ), First Baptist of Southern Pines, Emmanuel Episcopal, Our Saviour Lutheran Church, St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, St. James Lutheran Church, Trinity AME Zion Church, Harrington Baptist Church, Temple Beth-El, and Marannatha Church.

The first formal meeting of the Coalition was held on September 15, 1985. Articles of Incorporation were filed with the State of North Carolina on October 4, 1985, and the first officers were elected on December 5, 1985. The Town of Southern Pines agreed to lease the location on West Pennsylvania Avenue for $1.00 per year and the Coalition officially opened on May 1, 1986.

The Coalition was housed on West Pennsylvania Avenue until 2007 when a capital campaign was held to construct a dedicated Client Services building on West Indiana Avenue. The land had been donated to the Town of Southern Pines by Voit Gilmore with stipulations for its use. On June 22, 2007, the Voit Gilmore Client Services Center was dedicated.

Today the Coalition operates two distinct campuses. The Coalition Resale Shops & Donation Center are located on West Pennsylvania Avenue in Southern Pines and feature a sorting room and four unique stores with something for everyone. The Gilmore Client Services Center on West Indiana Avenue provides services to struggling families in Moore County.

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