2024 Thank You Notes
From our foster parents
Some of the Thank you notes we received from Foster Parents in 2024
We started fostering in March of this year and since then have had three toddler boys placed with us. Our family went from three kids to six kids so Christmas looked a lot different for us this year! As a first responder family on one income, we were so appreciative of the extra help to make everyone’s Christmas special. We are so grateful for the gifts and pajamas provided through Christmas Wish. The gifts were exactly what our boys had on their lists and there were even some extra surprises. One of the toys we requested was a spinning chair that helps with sensory needs and all of our boys have benefited from it greatly. It helps improve their coordination and stability and it’s so fun!! As new foster parents, we have struggled over the year with feeling supported by our community. We’ve seen that while the community appreciates foster families, they aren’t always sure how to help them. These gifts were such a tangible way to show not only our foster boys, but for our other kids to see a way that the community sees our need as a foster family and stepped up to help. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your contribution to this project and the way that you have blessed families. The Skloss and family
I personally want to take the time to reach out and thank you for the awesome gifts you provided my 17-year-old foster daughter. Unfortunately, Christmas has not always been a good holiday for her so she was a little depressed, thinking she would be removed from my house like she had been many other times around Christmas. Thanks be to God; this was a Christmas for the history books. It was her first Christmas with me and I wanted to make it very special for her. With your help, she had a fantastic time on Christmas day, opening gifts and making new memories. The Gift card, pajamas, bath and body works products, the book, and so much more that I was also able to provide for her made it a great Christmas. She cried with tears of joy and it made me cry, so it was the most beautiful experience I could have imagined. Thank you for the work that you are doing. It is very much appreciated. Respectfully, The Monroe family
Thank you all so much for your diligence to make Christmas very special for our Kiddos. These kids come into our homes after being suddenly taken away from their families and they are scared, they don’t know if they’re going be safe with strangers or when they’re going see their family again. I shower them with love and attention, but I know I can never take the place of mom and I don’t try to do that. I just want them to know they’re loved and safe. But you help bring a smile to their face by blessing them year after year. It helps a lot, because they can open gifts on Christmas morning and go to school the next day and share with their classmates what they got for Christmas! From the bottom of my heart thank you and may God Bless you in abundance. Ernice B, Foster Parent
Thank you so very much for the time and effort you put into blessing all the Foster families this Christmas season. What a wonderful expression of the dedication to blessing us! It is very much appreciated! Blessings to all involved in this amazing ministry. The Klines
I would like to take a moment to express my deepest gratitude for the overwhelming generosity that the Christmas Wish Project has shown to me and my foster children. I truly appreciate the wonderful gifts. This experience has been such a blessing, lifting a huge burden off of me, and I pray that this amazing foundation continues to support kinship families for many years to come. May God bless each and every person who plays a role in making this foundation a success. Thank you from the bottom of my heart! J. Clark
Thank you to all of you volunteers and donors!! My little guy Elijah loves the toys and pajamas you gave him for Christmas. What a sweet surprise! Thank you all for your endless time and donations to make Christmas special for these special children! Thank you for loving each child and getting them their wished for gift. All children deserve a special Christmas. You all gave that to my special 16-month-old little boy. Loves & Prayers Laurie C (foster parent)
Huge Thanks for Your Amazing Gifts! We wanted to send a quick note to say a huge thank you for the wonderful Christmas gifts! Baby Elly absolutely loves the jumper—it’s a big hit! Watching her play and giggle in it has brought so much joy to our days. She loves the extra toys and clothes as well, wow, what an amazing surprise! Wish you could see the deliriously happy dimpled smile in the picture! :) Your generosity means the world to us and is such a blessing. We’re so grateful for your support! The Brown Family & Baby E
I thank all donors for making my foster son's Christmas wish come true. My sons enjoyed every gift. Once again thank you thank you thank you. I can't thank you enough. Thank you, S. Reason
Lillie loved her gifts from the Christmas wish project. she didn’t get through her gifts Christmas day, so didn’t open the marble run till the next day; she loves them all. The blanket and pjs perfect for her. Her number one gift wish was the marble run which she calls magnet balls. She was over the moon to get that from Santa. Thank you for all you guys do for these precious kids. we are grateful. Melanie, foster Mom to this super kid.
I would like to thank Christmas Wish Project and all of the donors for their generous donations. My girls were really happy to receive such nice gifts. I truly appreciate it so very much! Again, thank you! Best regards, Lisa P.
Although Miss Aaliyah is only 11 months old, her face lit up when she seen the activity/ walker and immediately started pushing buttons. I as the kinship caregiver was extremely happy with her toys, the clothes, shoes and winter jacket she received. Y’all are a true blessing to these kids. Thank you, Malynda,
Thank you for your generous support and the gifts you provided for our foster daughter. It is a tradition at our home for each child to receive a pair of new pajamas on Christmas Eve along with a movie, some hot chocolate, and some popcorn. With three other teenagers in the home, every penny counts and every moment is precious. Not having to shop for or purchase pajamas for our new family addition was great! We have only been doing kinship care for a couple of months, but we have found that our new child has a very difficult time entertaining herself. While she is 14 physically, it often seems like we have an 8–10-year-old in the home. She is constantly needing attention and "something to do". By blessing us with a new book and a Hobby Lobby gift card, you have enabled us to seek out a few new, fun, and creative things to occupy her time. This is something she can enjoy while giving everyone a much-needed break. We are also avid readers, so we are always excited to encourage this among our children. Finally, thank you for allowing us to be the giver of these gifts. Our daughter equates gifts with love. As a lower middle-class family, we don't have the finances to buy a lot of extra things. However, because she equates gift giving with love, each time we are able to gift her with something, it helps us to bond. We pray that over time the daily consistent care and love will speak louder than the gifts. But in the meantime, thank you for letting us be a part of it and helping her to have a "normal" Christmas with our family. Blessings, The Dague’s Family
This was such a wonderful program. This is our first time fostering and what a gift you all started! It made our little one!!!! Here is a picture of the medical set you gave us. Also, you gave star pj’s and that is her favorite theme for her adoption and just took that as a God thing!!! Thank you so much!! Patterson Foster family
I am so grateful for the gifts from the Christmas Wish program. The girls really enjoyed the gifts that we could not have otherwise afforded. You have blessed us! Martha W.
Hello this is Mr. Bert M. foster dad for Joseph and Omarion. Again, they are really very thankful for each one of you that's part of the Christmas Wish Project. They both were very happy and thankful for their gifts. May God Bless Each Of You!
Thank you again, he was so happy and excited to wake up to his bike in front of the tree. Kim S
From our Taylor family we would like to thank everyone who has helped with all the aspects of this organization it made the first little girl in our home so happy, and I know it's her first Christmas and probably won't remember but we will forever be grateful for the smile y'all gave her Christmas morning. From the bottom of our hearts thank you so very much. Love- O.J.K.
Thank you so much for the wonderful Christmas gifts for my kids. They were so happy on Christmas morning. It was a nice feeling to see them so happy. Thank you again! The Bellah family
It was such a blessing for my grandson to receive the wonderful Christmas gifts from the donors. What an amazing act of love and kindness from so many. We are truly appreciative of the gifts and wish all of those involved a year full of blessings. Thank you. RT
Thank you so much for all you do. Christmas can be hard financially especially with bio kids and foster kids. This organization really helps lighten the burden. We have been so blessed and our foster daughter was so grateful. May the Lord bless you abundantly and this ministry. Chrysta
We have had the same 2 boys in our home for the past 7 years. Even though their parents BOTH live in the Metroplex, neither of them has ever called, emailed, sent a card a text or message to these children. It’s hard to explain how they feel when they witness your gracious, consistent, thoughtful gifts year after year. They look forward to a pair of pajamas – simple pajamas -- and the gift cards go beyond mere appreciation. While we see them as impersonal, they react the opposite saying “look my own personal gift card to share.” They are awed by receiving something from people who have never even met them, yet consistently provide year after year. They will be aging out soon, but will be taking the memories of all your care and hard work to make Christmas so positive for them. We all say THANK YOU! God bless you all!! Sue S
Thank you all for your thoughtfulness and generosity in this Christmas season. It is encouraging to know there are people in our world that do care about others and are willing to give of themselves. God bless your consideration. All the best, Fern, foster mom
Thank you so much for the wonderful work that you do to ensure that every foster child has a present on Christmas Day! Many blessings to all the awesome people working with the Christmas Wish Project!
Hello Christmas Wish Project Elves! I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for providing gifts for Infant "Dayton" . As most of you know, times are tough economically for everyone this year. Each of you coming together to help make Dayton's Christmas memorable brought tears to my eyes! Fostering is tough alone, but knowing there are people out there like y'all is what helps me keep doing what God has called me to do. I'm thankful for the time, money and effort each of you put toward making sure Dayton has gifts under the tree this year. It means more than you know. Thanks again and Merry Christmas! Lauren V., foster parent
We are a foster family to a 7-month-old little girl, and this is our first-year fostering. We just wanted to say thank you so much to the volunteers and donors who allowed us to gift her some really special gifts. We felt so cared for and teared up seeing the thoughtful gifts that were purchased. Thank you to all that you do to make this happen for the kids in region 3. It is the sweetest gift. Best, The Watkins
Thank you so much for the Christmas gifts for Rogelio. Words can’t express what your generosity meant to our family this year in order to help make this Holiday so special for him. Blessings, Stephanie C
Thank you all so much for the gifts! I really appreciate all of you for taking the time to make Christmas special for each one of the kids! Merry Christmas! The Robinson Family
Thank you so much for making Christmas Wishes come true for our Fosters. You guys have truly helped lighten our load during this busy time of the year. It does take a village to raise our Texas Children. Thank you for blessing them!!! May you all have a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!! Melinda M.
Good morning, I am a foster parent and for the past several years, I have been blessed by Christmas gifts from the Christmas wish project. This year, I have a one-and-a-half-year-old foster daughter who was gifted with the most perfect Christmas gift! I am so excited to see her toddle down the stairs on Christmas morning and see her new push car waiting for her! Thank you so much to everyone who makes these special gifts possible year after year! I am so grateful for your help each Christmas season! I'm also grateful for the volunteers who coordinate and distribute the gifts. Pick up is so smooth and the gifts are always just what I requested- I know that takes much organization, time and leadership, so thank you to the team that makes that happen as well. Merry Christmas! Becca E.
Good evening, I just wanted to reach out and give a huge thank you to CWP! You guys made a good Christmas possible in some of the hardest times these kids have ever faced. Thank you to everyone who donated and helped make this possible. Jessica N
Our family wants to thank the volunteers and donors who make the Christmas Wish Project possible. This is a true blessing, not only for the kids, but also for the parents...especially single parents. May you get to enjoy a Merry CHRISTmas!!! The Delgado Family
Thank you all so much for everything you do. I know you definitely made a difference in our foster child's life with gifts we received. Thank you again from the bottom of our hearts.
Dear Christmas Wish Project, we would like to express a heartfelt gratitude for your generous donation of toys for our foster children. Your kindness and thoughtfulness bring so much joy to kids who truly deserve extra moments of happiness, especially during this time of year. Thanks to you, our foster kids will experience the magic of receiving a special gift and the reminder that they are cared for and valued. Wishing you a wonderful season filled with joy and love! The J Mary Family
To the Christmas Wish project. I want to say thank you to all those that volunteer and also a great big thank you to all the donors. You put such a smile on our children’s face when they wake up and see all the beautiful gifts that they have. The Christmas Wish, Project has been a blessing to me and my family for five years now. We want to say a big Thank you. May God bless you all for the great work that you’ve done and continues to do!!! From the Chatmon’s foster home
It was joyful to have some specially selected gifts under the tree on Christmas morning for our foster sibling group of 5. They stood there not knowing how Santa had finally found them after all the years of not celebrating. Tears flowed down my face knowing this miracle happened because of the kindness of strangers. As a foster parent we have to keep much of their previous pain and suffering private but know today it all went away even for just a few hours as they felt the pure joy and excitement of the season. Your support helps so much financially as we provide for these sisters and brothers temporarily in our care and gave us the ability to provide for our adopted and biological children equally. What a blessing your organization is to our community for so many, many years. The Miller foster family
We want to thank you so much for the gifts you provided for our foster son Adonis. He plays with his sensory table every day. We use it for his working sink, and he has played with rice, beans, spaghetti noodles, and even snow. KJ foster mom
Where do I begin? As a foster parent to special needs kids who will never be adopted this program brings so much happiness to the dozens of kids who have come into our home. The unique toys we need for them make a difference in their lives and could never be bought by us. We so appreciate your attention to detail and never forgetting how all of God’s children deserve to have their needs met. God Bless you all. Rayna C.
Thank you so much for the Christmas presents! Your generous gifts allowed us to give Xavier a truly special Christmas. It was his first time to ever get to open presents and he had so much fun!! The smile on the face of a kid getting to experience the joy of Christmas is so fun to see! Thank you so much for your generosity and love! You made a difference in the life of our little boy! C. Hastings, Foster dad
Dear Donors, this was my first Christmas as a foster parent and being a part of the Christmas Wish Project. I cannot thank you enough for your generosity in donating to this organization. Being able to pick out a specific item for our child to receive was amazing. As we picked up her sweet gifts, I had goosebumps and tears seeing all the gifts and bicycles lined up for all of these deserving children. I was just in awe of the items that our sweet baby received. Not only did she receive the toy that we selected for her, but also an additional toy that she loves to play with, a book, and 3 sets of pajamas. I was just overwhelmed with appreciation for people who are willing to love these kids from afar. Your donations mean so much to these kids and I know are so appreciated by them and their parents. Thank you again for doing what you do and making Christmas special for so many kids. Frederick and Marcie foster parents to 6-month-old baby.
Buenos días soy Anelida Banda la tutora de Evelyn. Si ustedes vieran visto a la niña cuando vio la bicicleta que le dieron o fue una emoción tan grande que la agarró y se subió en ella sonriendo muy contenta yo me sorprendí no la avía visto tan feliz.les doy las gracias por esos gestos que asen felices a los niños Dios los bendiga siempre.
Good day, I am the caregiver for Evelyn Garcia. If you could have seen this little girl when she saw the bike you gave her. It was such a great emotion that came over her. And, when she got on the bike she had this wonderful content smile. I was surprised I never seen her so happy. I give Thanks to y’all for the happy gestures you give these children. God Bless you Always!
Thank you so much for the toys in these trying times the gifts were really helpful. My granddaughter really enjoyed the toys and grateful to receive them. Kind regards, B. Baldwin
Hello! I wanted to thank you for your incredible generosity in providing such great Christmas gifts to my 16-year-old Foster Son. He was thrilled with the gift card to Dick's Sporting Goods. Since he is in football, this comes in very handy! He put on the pajamas he received right away, and he also liked the health care products. Thank you so very much for making his Christmas special. Much gratitude, Ellen L
I am a single parent foster mom and there is nothing I wouldn't do to put a smile on my child's face. It was a wonderful assistant to get my son's learning desk! We use it every day. Because of theirs purchase, I was able to purchase other items in his wish list and he has a full beautiful day! Thane again Nikita W
I hope this message finds you well and filled with the same joy you brought to our hearts this Christmas season. On behalf of Amber and our family, I want to extend our heartfelt gratitude for your generous donation of Christmas gifts. Your thoughtfulness and kindness have made this holiday season truly magical. When we unwrapped the gifts for her, the joy on her little face was absolutely priceless. Her eyes lit up with pure wonder as she explored the new toys, and her giggles and happy coos filled the room with warmth. It’s incredible how your generosity has created memories that will be cherished forever. Your support means the world to us, not only because of the gifts but also because it reminds us of the kindness and community spirit that make this season so special. You have shown us the true meaning of Christmas—spreading love, joy, and hope to others. Thank you for making her first Christmas such a beautiful and heartwarming experience. We are deeply grateful for your generosity and wish you and your loved ones a holiday season filled with peace, love, and happiness. Warm regards, Carlena Chism
To The Givers Who Bless Our Children, I would like to thank you on behalf of the young ladies who opened their gifts on Christmas gifts and share the smiles that glistened on their faces. They opened the gift cards and said "Ohhh I can shop in Target grocery store" " Girl, I can get me a see-through purse for school" "Yall this is a hundred dollars, I ain’t never had a 100-dollar gift card to nowhere. They were blessed as they opened the books and said " Can I read your book when you finish and you can read mine. It was such a pleasure to watch them as they forget for a moment that they were not at home with blood family, rather they were with their sisters and thus was a Christmas to remember as they exchanged ideas and got excited about going shopping. Thank you ladies and gentleman, you did it again. May God richly bless you all. G. Womack and Family.
This was her first ride on toy and gifted from this foundation. She absolutely loves it and could not stop giggling while opening her gift. As a foster family we absolutely appreciate the wonderful things you all do for these kiddos! Sharing love, support, and joy is one of the greatest gifts given and you have definitely done all of the above. We thank you from the bottom of our hearts! She's got the biggest smile underneath that heart emoji. Thank you all, -The Radkes
Thank you so much! You and your sponsors Rock! My fosters were very happy for the gifts they received! We are truly thankful for all of you that make this event possible! L. Roan
I just wanted to reach out and say THANK YOU so much for the Christmas Wish project. You guys made my foster sons Christmas extra special. Having a bouncing 1 year old boy full time is a lot of work. He loves to run, climb and play all day. You guys provide my grandson with an outdoor jungle gym to be able to climb, crawl and slide down. He absolutely loves his jungle gym. He is definitely in his happy place when he is outside and playing with his gift. His laughter and smiles lets me know that he finally feels safe, secured and loved. Thank you all so very much!! I couldn’t have asked for a greater blessing. Morrison Family
Dear Christmas wish list volunteers and donors, Thank you so much for providing gifts for our sweet foster daughter Lana. She was so excited to see the play kitchen set as well as her blocks and new PJs and blanket. Lana is speech delayed so pretend play helps us and her therapists build her vocabulary and communication skills. The kitchen is especially helpful for that as Lana loves to pretend to cook food for us and her dolls. Our little foster baby came with just a shirt and shorts (not her size) and the PJ's she was wearing provided by CPS. So to be able to see how ecstatic she was to play with such a generous gift from strangers was very heartwarming for our family. Thank you for all the time, energy, and donations from all of you to give these precious children a fun Christmas they deserve. God Bless, the Giang family