Share the Season Celebrates 25 Years
​​I am honored to serve as the chair and spokesperson for Share the Season in its 25th year. For a quarter of a century, this program has been a source of hope for working families in Sedgwick County who find themselves facing unexpected hardships.
Since 2000, more than $4.5 million has been raised, providing assistance to over 4,200 families. That impact is a powerful reflection of the generosity and compassion of our community.
What makes Share the Season so special is the way it meets people right where they are. Families who are working hard but encounter a challenge beyond their control receive direct help from Share the Season with essential needs such as car repairs, medical expenses, funeral costs, rent, and utilities. These are the kinds of needs that, when left unmet, can put a family into crisis. Share the Season steps in to help reduce the impact of the situation.
The holidays are a time of reflection and giving, and I believe Share the Season embodies the best of Sedgwick County. It is neighbors helping neighbors, and it shows how powerful we can be when we come together with kindness and compassion.
As we celebrate this milestone year, our goal is to raise $125,000 to carry this legacy forward. I invite you to be part of this effort by making a contribution. Your support ensures more families can find hope and stability this holiday season.
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Sincerely,
Becky Tuttle Chair
Share the Season
Quick
Facts
Share the Season is a unique holiday program that provides help and hope to families facing unexpected financial strain.
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Applicants are carefully screened to verify needs.
Recipients must have experienced a recent and major event that has resulted in a need for financial help.
Households may only receive assistance once every three years through the program.
Assistance payments are made directly to the vendors, such as the bank or utility company.
At least one of the following three criteria must be met:
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One adult member in the household must be employed or was employed within the last three months and currently be looking for work.
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Retired adults must be receiving Social Security Retirement income.
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Disabled veterans must be receiving Veteran’s benefits.
Please Note: If a household’s only income is SSI or SSDI, they do not qualify. This program does not purchase food, clothes, or furniture, and is not a toy assistance program.