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United Way of West Tennessee

1341 N. Highland Ave.
P.O. Box 2086
Jackson, TN 38302-2086

Phone: (731) 422-1816
Fax: (731) 422-1872

give@unitedway.tn.org

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Christmas Partners

When Christmas comes to mind, so do presents, a big dinner and family and friends gathering. For many that won’t be a possibility because they are struggling to provide the daily basics, which makes Christmas a near impossibility. That’s why organizations from throughout the community are working together to provide that help.

Christmas Partners, a partnership of local nonprofit, faith-based and civic organizations, was begun in Madison County in 2001. The goals of Christmas Partners are to eliminate duplication of service and to make the community’s resources go further. Currently, Christmas Partners is only available in Madison County. This year’s partners include United Way of West Tennessee, Area Relief Ministries, Salvation Army and Knights of Columbus.

Any organization wishing to join the partnership should contact Pat Ross at United Way.

To get Christmas Assistance:

Applications for 2007 holiday assistance will begin accepting applications for Christmas assistance October 23-25 and Oct. 29 - Nov. 2 at 125 Allen Avenue, Jackson from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. daily. Applications will only be accepted in person.

To be considered for assistance, applicants must bring:

• photo identification;
• immunization records for all children;
• Social Security cards for all people in the home;
• DHS and/or custodial letter;
• proof of income which includes check stub, child support, unemployment, VA, Social Security, and/or SSI; and
• Section 8 certification letter.

Applications will not be accepted over the phone, so no phone calls please.

Confidentiality will be strictly maintained.

How You Can Help

Adopt a family:
If you’d like to adopt a family or help deliver food and toys to those in need, contact Pat Ross at United Way. Confidentiality will be strictly maintained.