• What is a Sponsor?

    We have a diverse range of sponsors, including individuals, churches, businesses, community groups, and more. Here are several to contribute:

    Monetary Donations: Sponsors can make a monetary donation toward the Christmas program.

    Shopping for Children:  Sponsors can choose to personally shop for one or more children. 

    • Sponsors are asked to purchase at least 3 gifts from the provided list for each child.
    • JHM will match the Sponsor with a child or children from Perry County based on Sponsor preferences.
    • Sponsors, please specify the family size you are requesting

    Personal Shopping Checklist:

    • Purchase at least three gift items from the provided list. Ensure all gifts are new and age appropriate.
    • Double-check the list against the gifts purchased.
    • Do not wrap the gifts or place them in gift bags for delivery. Sponsors may provide wrapping paper or gift bags separately.
    • Label each trash bag or box with the child's reference number and your sponsor name before dropping them off at JHM.

    Drop-off Information:

    • Drop off the gifts at JHM office between November 3rd and December 3rd during JHM normal business hours:
      • Monday: 9am - 4pm
      • Tuesday: 9am -1pm
      • Wednesday: 9am- 3pm
      • Thursday: 9am - 1pm.  
      • Friday-Sunday: Closed
    • Additionally, JHM will be open on Monday, November 30th and Wednesday, December 2nd from 9am - 6pm. It is crucial that all gifts are received by 1pm on Thursday, December 3rd.
    • Monetary donations for child sponsorship are due at the Join Hands Ministry office by 1pm on Thursday, October 29th.

    For any questions, concerns, or comments, please call JHM at 717-582-7844. If Sponsors want to drop off gifts but the hours don't suit you, please call to see if we can make accomodations. 

     

  • Christmas Child/ren Sponsor Form

    Each year, Join Hands Ministry (JHM) assists in matching local sponsors with Perry County families in need of help with Christmas gifts for their children.

    If you would like to become a sponsor, please submit this form as soon as possible. Children are matched with sponsors on a first come, first served basis. 

    We will accept sponsorship applications until October 29th, 2026 at 1:00 PM. 

  • I am sponsoring:*
  • Format: (000) 000-0000.
  • What is the best way to contact you?*
  • Please check if the Sponsor is willing to deliver purchased gifts to the family? (This is not required to be a Sponsor)*
  • Monetary Donations

    Mail: Make checks payable to Join Hands Ministry, Inc., Join Hands Ministry, P.O.Box 335, New Bloomfield, PA 17068 (indicate 2026 Christmas Program in the memo section)

    Online: Donate to 2026 Christmas Program

     

     

  • Would you like to be publicly acknowledged as a JHM Christmas sponsor in our publications, or listed as anonymous?*
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