Supporting Families Beyond December, A Conversation with Karen DiCarlo, Santa Claus Inc.

01/12/2024 20 min
Supporting Families Beyond December, A Conversation with Karen DiCarlo, Santa Claus Inc.

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Karen DiCarlo, Executive Director of Santa Claus Inc., discussed the organization's history and impact on San Bernardino County's children. Founded in 1952, Santa Claus Inc. serves about 244,000 children annually through various programs, including Christmas distributions, foster youth support, and emergency assistance. DiCarlo highlighted new initiatives like Operation Comfort for Kids and Santa's Good Deed Depot. Funding comes from grants, private donors, and partnerships with organizations like Delivering Good and Good360. Despite the challenges posed by COVID-19, the organization continues to grow, with plans for a VIP reception on November 13 to showcase their work.https://santaclausinc.com/Email:  [email protected] Early Education and Development webpage:https://www.sbcss.k12.ca.us/index.php/en/ess-2019/early-education-and-developmentMusic by lemonmusicstudio from Pixabay - Where the Light Is

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