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Catholic Charities of Oneida/Madison County is excited to announce that applications for our Christmas Assistance Program 2025 are now open!

This program helps eligible City of Utica and City of Rome residents provide holiday gifts for their children ages 0–13 through the generosity of community donors and volunteers.

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Please review the information below and share this announcement with families, clients, and neighbors who may benefit.

🎄 Application Details

(or until we reach the maximum number of families we can serve — whichever comes first)

  • Who Can Apply:

    • Residents of the City of Utica or City of Rome who are not enrolled in any other Christmas Assistance/Holiday Assistance Programs

    • Families with children ages 0–13 years

    • Families not already registered for assistance through another Christmas program
      (e.g., The Salvation Army, Connected Community Schools, or a local church program)

🧾 Important Reminders

  • Duplicate Applications: Only one application per household will be accepted.

  • No Gift Guarantee: Submitting an application does not guarantee approval or specific gifts.

  • Repeat Applicants: Families who received assistance in prior years are not guaranteed assistance this year.

  • No Gift Delivery: There is no delivery option available. Families are responsible for obtaining transportation to Catholic Charities, 1408 Genesee Street, Utica, NY 13502 to pick up gifts on their assigned day.
    Unclaimed gifts will be donated to another family in need.

  • Late Applications: No late applications will be accepted under any circumstances.

🕒 What Happens Next

  • All applications are reviewed by Catholic Charities staff.

  • Families will receive an email once their application has been Approved, Denied, or marked Pending Additional Information.

  • Approved families will receive a follow-up email with instructions to schedule their gift pick-up appointment prior to distribution week & will receive reminder emails throughout October, November and December.

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Questions?

For more information, please contact:

Kala Burks - Community Outreach Program Manager
kflynn@ccharityom.org

Deinna Granato - Administrative Assistant for Community Assistance
dgranato@ccharityom.org
(315) 315-724-2158 ext. 2248

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