’Twas two days before Christmas, in Arlington town...

’Twas two days before Christmas, in Arlington town,

And the Wish Catalog glowed as the year counted down.

A $6,000 match, like bells ringing bright,

Made each gift stretch farther in the holiday light.

Screens filled with kindness from neighbors who care,

And hopes hung like ornaments, joy in the air.

Some wishes were finished, all wrapped up and done:

Heat kept on, shelves refilled, and Girls on the Run!

But some needs still lingered, not yet at the mark:

More meals and more rides, more light when it's dark,

More places to land when the road gets too steep,

More reasons to breathe, and a safe place to sleep.

Still, hope isn’t finished, it’s waiting for you,

With a last little push, more wishes come true.

So if you’ve been waiting, this is your cue:

Give now, make it count, while the match doubles, too.

Some gifts are a lifeline, some gifts are a start,

Some steady a household, some lighten a heart.

And each one says plainly, in Arlington, too:

You’re not on your own, we are all here for you.

The days are fast flipping, the finish line’s near:

It closes on New Year’s, so don’t wait till it’s here.

If you’ve been meaning to join in this light,

Give what you can, and bring all a good night.

Arlington Community Foundation provides the tools and expertise to personalize and maximize charitable giving, builds connections between community members, resources, and local nonprofits, and drives initiatives and advocacy to create economic opportunities and prevent displacement.

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