Private Family Request

Request help for your family.

If your household is facing financial hardship, you may request consideration directly. Self-requests and third-party nominations are reviewed under the same needs-based standard. Requests are not first-come, first-served.

1Submit request

2Needs-based review

3Private contact

4Wishlist if selected

Do not fill this out:

Your household

Parent / guardian contact

Parent / guardian name *

Email *

Phone *

Preferred contact

City / town *

County *

Number of children *

Children's approximate ages *

Adults in household *

Assistance requested *

Needs-based review

Help us understand your current circumstances.

Income ranges and assistance information are used only to help compare need fairly. We are not asking for tax returns or account statements on this initial request.

Approximate annual household income *

Employment situation *

Assistance currently received

Other holiday assistance expected? *

Recent hardship *

Tell us about your family's current need *

Children's interests, clothing needs or general wishes

Do not use this form for emergencies. Ripple of Kindness is a community giving project and cannot guarantee assistance.

Fair review

What we consider.

The goal is to prioritize families whose children are least likely to receive meaningful holiday support without help.

Household resources

Household size, approximate income range, employment and available support.

Current hardship

Income disruption, housing instability, unexpected expenses and other circumstances affecting the household.

Other assistance

Whether meaningful help is already available through another holiday or community program.