More Brighter Christmas donations, requests sought

The purpose of the Neighbors Helping Neighbors have a “Brighter Christmas” is to make the community aware of special needs that are usually not addressed by existing service agencies. 

Thanks to the generosity and kindness of Randolph County citizens, many people have received assistance over the years through this program.

During this holiday season, we are looking to serve folks of our community just as Brighter Christmas Fund has for many years. We are taking applications now for this year’s Neighbors Helping Neighbors season!

Neighbors Helping Neighbors have a “Brighter Christmas” is directed by a committee of service professionals. These volunteers represent many organizations, including Randolph Hub, Randolph County Senior Adults Association, Randolph County Habitat for Humanity, Christians United Outreach Center, Sleep in Heavenly Peace-Randolph County and At-Large Community Members.

To donate

You can meet these needs with several donation options:

1) By credit card. Call or come to CUOC OR use the website www.mycuoc.org, click on “give back”, “sponsor” and then select under sponsor “Neighbors Helping Neighbors Project”. Please put the case number you are donating to in the notes section. 

2) Specific goods or providing the services requested. Please call CUOC at 336-625-1500 ext. 222. You may leave your name and a working number along with the # of the request you would like to provide assistance for.   

3) Mail a check to CUOC / Neighbors Helping Neighbors, PO Box 784, Asheboro, NC 27204. Specify a specific request # or state “where needed” on the memo line of their check.  

To apply

The average NHN request is $250-$500. Please do not submit NHN requests for rent, utilities, Christmas gifts or things where programs are already in place to meet those needs.  

1) Go to www.mycuoc@triad.rr.com, click on the Neighbors Helping Neighbors link, print the application and complete or send a letter stating the information the application requests.  

2) If you want an application mailed, call 336-625-1500 x 222 and leave your name and address. We will mail the application to you.

When a letter is received, the committee will review each request and determine which member is most appropriate to be assigned as the lead person. The committee will meet each week to review the progress of each request and its findings.

The identity of the applicants, unless consent is given, will remain confidential. Randolph Hub will publish stories based on applicant letters to show potential donors what special needs exist in the community and how the needs should best be met.

Applicants will be informed in writing of the committee’s recommendations as soon as possible. If requests are found to be unsuitable, efforts will be made to refer the information to the appropriate human services agency. 

Check out the Facebook page - CUOC Neighbors Helping Neighbors Asheboro NC to see some of the cases we have been able to help over the last year and to follow current cases.