The 2025 theme chosen by the Christmas Mother is "Christ As Your Neighbor," and her scripture is Luke 6:31 Do unto others as you would have them do to you, and Mark 12:31 You shall love your neighbor as yourself.

"The stunning truth is that Christ is present in all those you meet. How you treat them is how you treat Him. If you cooperate with grace, you are Christ's hands and heart in the world and a gift of grace to your neighbor."  Mark P. Shea, THE WORK OF MERCY

Applications will be taken IN PERSON for the 2025 Christmas season gifts and food cards.

November 3 from 10 am - 4 pm and November 4 from noon - 6 pm at Central United Methodist Church, 414 W. Main Street, Clifton Forge

November 5 from 10 am - 4 pm and November 6 from noon - 6 pm and November 13 from 10 am - 2 pm at First Christian Church Family Life Center, 231 E. Fudge St., Covington

Please be prepared to give details on the application for clothing sizes, specific toys, and do not request bikes or furniture.

Applicants must bring: 

• Photo ID
• Social Security Numbers for ALL members of your household
• SNAP, TANF, Medicaid, and SSI/SSDI cards for ALL members of your household
• Proof of employment and income

The Christmas Mother Shop will open Monday, Nov. 24th, 9 am - 4 pm at First Christian Church 231 E. Fudge St. Covington VA 24426. The Shop will be closed for Thanksgiving and reopen Monday, Dec. 1st week days until December 18th.

Applicants will be assigned an appointment for picking up their gifts on Dec. 15, 16 or 17, 2025.

If you have questions concerning your application, adoptions, or donations, please call 540-529-8922 to leave a voice message or email highlandschristmasmother49@gmail.com. You will receive a response at our earliest opportunity. Donations can be mailed to P. O. Box 242 Covington VA 24426.