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In our community, there is a growing number of vulnerable youth and families in crisis. Through our annual Difference Maker campaign, YOU can be a part of the solution.

We know that needs escalate during the Holidays so each year from
November 1st - December 10th, we provide easy ways to meet tangible needs in our community from Christmas gifts to funds for meals.

Join us in supporting vulnerable youth, children and teens in foster care, single parents, refugee families and caregivers around the Greater Sacramento Area.

There is something each of us can do to 
MAKE A DIFFERENCE this Holiday Season!

2023 Difference maker
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Here are 4 ways you can make a difference for local kids & families in need!
You can collect items yourself, get friends and family involved or mobilize your church or community service organization to help.

Click on the buttons below to sign up and please return all items to The Alliance office by
Monday, December 10th. For questions, email our Love in Action Program Coordinator, Christina Moe, at christina@defendingthecause.org.

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Make Christmas special for local kids in the foster system or refugee/at-risk families. Shop our Amazon Wishlist or purchase & deliver new, unwrapped gifts to our drop-off locations by 12/11.

* Non-violent toys please

(no guns, weapons, tanks, or armor)

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Bring relief to those in need by providing a Holiday meal. We're collecting $50 & $100 gift cards to local grocery stores which will be distributed to aged out youth, caregivers, and families in crisis. 

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Encourage a local foster parent or caregiver by putting together a themed Holiday gift basket.

This is a great way to support those caring for kids on a

daily basis. 

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Provide additional resources for local kids and families throughout the year by making a donation to The Alliance.

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Gifts received between Nov. 1-Dec. 31 will be matched dollar-for-dollar up to $30,000 thanks to some of our generous donors.

Do you want to tell others about the campaign? Click the link below to find out how to become a Difference Maker Campaign Ambassador.

Impact of past campaigns

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2021 Difference Maker results

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2020 Difference Maker results

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