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Spirit of Sharing Family Application: Waitlist

The Spirit of Sharing program, coordinated by the Catamount Rotary Club of Bennington and community volunteers, helps provide holiday presents for children in Bennington County.
Spirit of Sharing is intended to support local families experiencing financial hardship who need help providing Christmas gifts for their children. Please consider your family’s level of need when applying.
As of 10pm on November 3rd, all families who apply will be put on a waiting list. We will accommodate families in order received, and we will reach out to you if and when we can accommodate you. The closer you apply after November 3rd, the more likely you will be accommodated.
The application is open to November 13th. We cannot accept any applications after this date.

Eligibility

- Children must live in Bennington County.
- Children must be 13 years old or younger.
- Children must live in your household. Only one caregiver can submit an application per child/family.
- Please do not enroll your children in another charitable gift program.
- Children receiving gifts through the Department of Children and Family's Tatum Totes program are not eligible for Spirit of Sharing.
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How does Spirit of Sharing work?

A gift volunteer will purchase gifts for your children using the information you provide, without being given the names of caregivers or children. Each child will receive new, unwrapped gifts totaling $60-$75.

Children up to 24 months will receive general baby/toddler supplies rather than a traditional wish list.

How do I know if I'm in the program?

After you submit your application, you will receive an automatic confirmation email from notifications@tally.so. This indicates that we received your application; it does not require any further action from you. If you do not receive a confirmation email, please contact family.sosbennington@gmail.com. Everyone applying at this point will be placed on a waitlist and accommodated in the order received after November 3rd. If you are accepted into the program, you will be notified by phone, text, and/or email with information about when and where to pick up gifts in December. Gift pickup will take place between December 12 and 16.

Caregiver Contact Information

First Name

Last Name

Street Address

Town

Do you consent to receiving texts at this number?

First and last name of second caregiver. If none, leave blank.

Phone number of second caregiver.

Children Information

Do you have any children under 2 years old at Christmas?

Number of children between 2 and 13 years old