Hoboken Church Holding ‘Christmas Exchange’ For Families In-Need

HOBOKEN, NJ — Hoboken Grace, a non-denominational Christian Church in Hoboken, will host its third annual “Christmas Exchange” for local families in need this holiday season

Participants can sign up at hobokengrace.com/christmas, then choose to adopt a family. Once signed up, they will receive a list of needs for that specific family.

“Through this event we get to provide toys for children this Christmas but it’s also an opportunity to provide much needed household items that can benefit a whole family,” said Anthony Reimer, outreach director at Hoboken Grace. “Some parents have asked for simple things like pots and pans, bedding and toiletries, diapers and towels.”

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Hoboken Grace has been working with the Hoboken Housing Authority, HOPES, North Hudson Community Action Corps, Hoboken Family Planning and The Jubilee Center to identify families in-need, according to the church.

Supporting a child or family could cost as little as $25. Gifts will be collected on December 8th and 9th and Hoboken Grace “elves” will deliver them for you. Volunteers are also needed for the event.

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