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A Season Made Brighter

Posted: December 18, 2025 | Author: Real Life Staff

This holiday season, we are deeply grateful for the individuals, families, and groups who adopted children through our Angel Tree. Because of you, more than 70 children will experience a Christmas filled with joy, care, and magic. For many of our Lifers, this season also marks an important milestone, their first sober holiday and a first step in rebuilding relationships with their children.

Demetrius, one of our Life Coaches, shared this after delivering gifts to families today:

“Many of my clients’ families had no idea how they’d provide for their loved ones this Christmas. They were incredibly grateful for the support. What amazed them most was the level of care in granting their children’s wishes. One parent said it felt like someone talked to Santa and knew exactly what their child asked for. This is truly a blessing.”

We are also so thankful for the volunteers from St. James Episcopal and members of our community who came together to wrap and sort gifts. It was truly a team effort, and because of you, hope showed up in a very real way.

Thank you for making this season brighter for the families we serve.

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