Christmas Wish opens 2026 fundraising, seeks sponsors

Christmas Wish has started raising money for the 2026 holiday season, four months ahead of Christmas. The program buys gifts for local children whose families cannot afford them. Organizers said donations also cover clothing, shoes and coats, along with supplies needed to sort and hand out the gifts. Money is used in part to fill…

ByChris FultonAugust 13, 20260Comments

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Christmas Wish program transitions to new leadership, scales back for 2025

The Christmas Wish program has transitioned to new leadership, with Nicole Johnson and Brittany Foster taking over operations from Kingdom Life Recovery for the 2025 holiday season. The new organizers announced they will serve a limited number of Baxter County families this year due to time constraints and the recent leadership change, with plans to…

ByChris FultonNovember 5, 20250Comments

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CareCenter Ministries launches Christmas in July drive for beds and bicycles

While the heat of summer may still be blazing down on Mountain Home, Christmas is still rapidly approaching, and the crew at CareCenter Ministries are getting a head start on their 33rd annual Christmas Wish with their Christmas in July event. The ministry is requesting donations for beds, bedding, and bicycles in the lead-up to…

ByChris FultonJuly 14, 20220Comments

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Christmas Wish provides gifts for 150 children in Baxter and Marion counties

Editors Note: The owners of the Mountain Home Observer donated to CareCenter Ministries this Christmas season to help with the purchase of bicycles and books for children. Artwork provided by CareCenter Ministries. CareCenter Ministries 32nd Annual Christmas Wish has raised $13,000 through the generous donations of Mountain Home residents and businesses in town to provide gifts for 150…

ByChris FultonDecember 8, 20210Comments