Our mission is to provide a ray of hope to the homeless children of Broward County and their parents – to show that “someone cares” - and also provide a day of fun and frolic.
Christmas in July 2023 is Dedicated to John Richard Francis
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John who served faithfully on the Christmas in July (CIJ) committee for almost 20 years and passed away peacefully on March 12, 2023, after a lengthy and tough battle with cancer. John was a CIJ stalwart who helped to provide necessities to more than 50,000 homeless children within Broward County, not to mention the thousands provided to after natural disasters in other areas. John served as the Co-Chair for the Food & Drinks subcommittee (along with Co-Chair Steve Cummings) and helped in every other capacity, including the setup of the sorting & packing facility, the sorting of items for the homeless children, and meticulously packing up the items for the children for distribution. Helping these homeless children was his passion. He was a Kiwanian for almost 20 years and served in numerous capacities, including President of the Margate/Coconut Creek Kiwanis Club and Lt. Governor for the Florida District of Kiwanis. He was one of the most selfless people and has definitely left this world better than he found it. He will be sorely missed! In lieu of flowers, John’s family requests donations to his favorite Kiwanis charity, Christmas in July, for Broward County’s Homeless Children. Online donations can be made at christmasinjulyinc.com or a check payable to “Christmas in July” and mailed to Christmas in July, Inc, 6208 White Oak Lane, Tamarac, FL 33319.
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Planning for our 2023 event is underway!
In the last 21 years Christmas in July, Inc. ("CIJ") has now served over 50,000 children. This figure excludes the homeless children we have provided for after natural disasters in The Florida Panhandle, the Bahamas, Puerto Rico, Haiti and t. Vincent.
In the past few years there have been over 5500 homeless children in the Broward County school system on an annual basis. The pandemic saw many parents out of work and unfortunately it means that the record numbers of homeless children in Broward are again on the rise. Our goal is to assist as many of these children as we can, which cannot be done without the support of the community.
The success of this project is driven by donations from institutions, businesses, community groups and individuals in the South Florida community and around the nation.
Our supporters are happy to serve or donate because they know that 100% of proceeds go towards helping these children. So join us and give today.
In the past few years there have been over 5500 homeless children in the Broward County school system on an annual basis. The pandemic saw many parents out of work and unfortunately it means that the record numbers of homeless children in Broward are again on the rise. Our goal is to assist as many of these children as we can, which cannot be done without the support of the community.
The success of this project is driven by donations from institutions, businesses, community groups and individuals in the South Florida community and around the nation.
Our supporters are happy to serve or donate because they know that 100% of proceeds go towards helping these children. So join us and give today.
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Your Support Made the Kiwanis5KforCIJ Walk/Run a Success!
Some members of Florida Kiwanis Division 23 participating in sorting and packing
Some members of Florida Kiwanis Division 24 participating in sorting and packing
Some Pictures of the deliveries to the shelters and facilities