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Your patronage of this wonderful family festival means so much more than treasured holiday memories. Each year a portion of the ticket sales goes to charities that help a broad cross-section of our community. Thank you for helping us help those in need. Supported during this year’s festival are:

The Dwelling Place

Established in 1988, the Dwelling Place allows homeless families to stay together while staff provides support and guidance. Heads of the families work with case managers to develop and carry out a personal action plan to achieve independence, including employment, housing, parenting, nutrition, financial management, literacy, and communication skills. Families can stay in the program for up to two years. For more information please call 301-948-1988.

Friends of Seneca Creek State Park

This 85-member nonprofit volunteer organization, commonly known as “Friends,” is dedicated to enhancing the park experience for visitors by providing financial support and other resources. Over the past 10 years, Seneca Creek State Park has experienced a two-fold increase in visitors, while the Park's operating budget has decreased over 30 percent. Friends of Seneca Creek State Park conducts fundraising activities, collects annual dues, and accepts in-kind donations of products and services. For more information please call 301-330-6410.

Hospice Caring, Inc.

Hospice Caring, Inc. is the only non-medical volunteer hospice in Montgomery County.  Since 1989, trained volunteers have provided free practical and emotional support to terminally ill adults and children and their families, and to anyone grieving the death of a loved one. The Cottage serves as a resource center, hosting support groups, monthly caregiver teas, patient holiday parties and meetings.  Adult bereavement support groups are available throughout the county. Children's bereavement support includes in-school programs available to all elementary, middle and high school students, and a weekend camp for children ages 8 to 12. For more information please call 301-869-HOPE (4673).

Identity

Identity, a nonprofit organization that was founded in 1998, serves the rapidly growing Latino community in Montgomery County. Identity works with Latino youth to empower them to reach their full potential and successfully transition into adulthood by providing them with knowledge, life skills, support, and positive role models. A strong family focus involves and supports Latino parents, guardians and other family members. For more information please call 301-963-5900.

Shady Grove Adventist Hospital Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at Shady Grove Adventist Hospital provides the highest level of infant care available in Maryland. The 27-bed NICU has an expert staff and state-of-the-art lifesaving equipment to care for premature and acutely ill infants as well as those who have just had surgery. Additionally, a highly trained and specialized Neonatal Transport Team brings critically ill or very premature babies from other hospitals to NICU. For more information please call 301-279-6000