Miracle on Broadway - Help for Families
Is your family in need of help this Christmas?
We might be able to help bring cheer your way.
Wayside is making sure every child has a present to open on Christmas morning. Miracle on Broadway is a free Christmas store for the homeless and needy at Hotel Louisville. The store provides toys, personal items and food for over 5,000 people each year. PLEASE NOTE: November 30th is the application cut-off date.
HERE'S A QUICK OVERVIEW OF THE PROCESS:
ONLINE:
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Download the application and complete it, then email it back with the required documents
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Then, a postcard will be mailed to you about the first week of December with their appointment time.
Documents include: a copy of the parents government issued picture ID, and one form of proof of each child on the application (i.e., birth certificate, social security card, record of shots, school record, or a staff benefit awards letter that lists the members of the household).
Nov. 30th is the application cut-off date.
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AT SHELTER:
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Or, you can pick up an application at the shelter (432 East Jefferson St), fill it out, let the person at the desk make a copy of the required documents and turn it in.
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A postcard will be mailed the first week of December.
Documents include: a copy of the parents government issued picture ID, and one form of proof of each child on the application (i.e., birth certificate, social security card, record of shots, school record, or a staff benefit awards letter that lists the members of the household).
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Nov. 30th is the application cut off-date.
If you'd like to start, please follow the steps below and we'll do our best to help!
STEP 1
DOWNLOAD AND COMPLETE this Miracle on Broadway Christmas Store Application (PDF). IMPORTANT!! APPLICATIONS ONLY ACCEPTED NOV. 1 - 30.
STEP 2
If you are applying to the Salvation Army’s Angel Tree program, DO NOT FILL OUT THIS APPLICATION. We coordinate with the Salvation Army and you cannot participate in both programs.
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In order to complete your application, we must have the following:
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Copy of your picture ID
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Full address with zip code
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Your phone number and/or a contact number
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Copy and proof of each child you are claiming, (i.e.)
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copy of each child’s birth certificate/social security numbers
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copy of your food stamp information listing your children
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copy of your child’s immunization records or school records.
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Copies of ID can be attached to your return email with your application or dropped off at the shelter.
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Email the above information to: WaysideChristmasStore@gmail.com
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By December 12, you should receive a postcard from us stating the date and time of your appointment.
IF YOU MOVE BEFORE DECEMBER, PLEASE CALL AND PROVIDE YOUR NEW ADDRESS!
If approved, you will be able to come to our store and shop for your kid(s) at an appointed day/time. Your toys will not be available before your scheduled day/time.