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Michael, an 11-year-old local boy, has a medical condition and recently underwent back surgery.

You better not shout or cry with Santa Claus coming to town, with all kinds of treats and activities to liven up the holiday season.

Bonnie, a local retired and widowed grandmother, faces crushing costs as she raises her three grandsons who had traumatic childhoods.

Megan, a local mother, said her family has been struggling financially since the COVID-19 pandemic hit.

Jennifer, a single mother, worries that she will not be able to afford many Christmas presents for her two children and she asked for Valley Santa’s help.

Laura, a local mother, just started a new job but said she can’t work many hours because she doesn’t have enough money to pay for a babysitter.

Linda, a mother of three children, works full time as a medical assistant at a small doctor’s office but she said she doesn’t make enough money to meet all of

Rebecca, a local mother of two daughters, said this will be a very difficult Christmas for her family.

Letters have begun to pour into Valley Santa from families in need and many have a common theme. Several low-income parents say they are struggling with the rising costs of

Valley Santa, a program that ensures children in need throughout Luzerne County receive Christmas gifts, is kicking off its 39th year and is already seeing an increased need.