FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) – For the past two years, Catholic Charities has put together A Christmas “store” of sorts, where parents can pick the gift their child actually wants…plus a book and a need. It’s what makes Catholic Charities and local sponsors help hundreds of kids Positively Fort Wayne.
At Catholic Charities, it’s not just about a holiday handout, it’s about giving families a moment that feels normal again… and letting parents choose what their kids will actually love.
“We have the Gift of Hopes Christmas store… clients… come in… and they’re able to pick… for each of their children… and then we have a gift wrapping room to help them wrap those gifts,” said Nicole Kurut, director of marketing for Catholic Charities.
Finding Hope is Positively Fort Wayne
This is year two of the shopping model, built around something simple: dignity, choice, and joy that feels personal…