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A Christmas Wish Registration Begins November 1: Holiday Assistance Programs for Low-Income Families in Arlington and Darrington
As the holiday season approaches, A Christmas Wish is excited to announce the launch of its annual holiday assistance programs aimed at supporting low-income families in Arlington and Darrington. Registration for families seeking assistance will begin on November 1.
Through generous community donations and volunteer support, they provide Christmas gifts to families in need, ensuring that everyone can experience the joy of the season. For more information on A Christmas Wish: A Christmas Wish | Free Gift Assistance for Arlington & Darrington Families
In addition to A Christmas Wish, several organizations offer assistance to low-income families across Snohomish County. Families in need are encouraged to contact the following organizations for help:
Marysville, Tulalip, and Lakewood
Toy Store at the Marysville Community Food Bank
Contact: toystore@marysvillefoodbank.org
Snohomish County Programs:
A Christmas House (Toys/Gifts): Christmas House is a 100% volunteer, non-profit organization in Everett, Washington that provides an opportunity for qualifying, low-income, Snohomish County parents to select free holiday gifts for their children age infant – 18 yrs old. If you have questions call 425-338-2273
Toys for Tots (Toys/Gifts): The program provides two toys/items for kids. Reach Church (formerly Foundation Church), 2730 Oakes Avenue (corner of Oakes and CA), Everett website: everett.wa@toysfortots.org
Contact: everett.wa@toysfortots.org
Additional Help
- Dial 2-1-1 from anywhere in Washington State to connect with a trained specialist who can help you find resources in your community. More information is available at wa211.org.
- The Arlington Community Resource Center (ACRC) is a one-stop hub of services for people in need. From help with basic needs like food, clothing, and shelter, to assistance with other kinds of resources and programs, they make sure our neighbors are supported and cared for. For more information: Arlington Community Resource Center | VOAWW. For assistance this winter, contact the Arlington Resource Center at 360-322-6988.
Heat/Utilities/Rent
- Arlington Community Resource Center: The ACRC is a one-stop hub of services for people in need. From help with basic needs like food, clothing, and shelter. For rent or utility assistance this winter, contact the Arlington Resource Center at 360-322-6988
- PUD Bill Assistance: PUD offers electric rate and water rate discounts of 25% or 50% off to income-qualified households.
- Federal Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP): Help with heating bills is available through this program, whether residents heat with electricity, natural gas, propane, oil, or wood. Certain eligibility requirements apply. Grants range from $100 to $1,000. For more information, Snohomish County residents should call 425-388-3880.
- North Sound 211: an easy-to-remember phone number for people to call for health and human service information and referrals and other assistance to meet their needs. By calling 211, you can get help with utility assistance, food, housing, health, childcare, after school programs, elder care, crisis intervention and much more.
- Project Pride: offers grants and is administered by St. Vincent de Paul and is funded by voluntary contributions from PUD customers. To see if you qualify for assistance, call St. Vincent de Paul at 425-374-1243.
- Free Weatherization Programs For Owners or Renters: This program offers free weatherization help to those who qualify based on income, including repairs to windows, functional checks of heating systems, sealing of larger leak areas with caulk and weather-stripping, and various insulation work. Landlords must approve work performed on the renter’s behalf. For more information, visit snohomishcountywa.gov.