The ’12 Days Of Giftmas’ Are Back To Make Christmas Special For Families At Faith House

"How is Santa going to know where I am?"

That was the line from an adorable little boy that convinced us that we HAD to do something for the families at Faith House who are there as a result of domestic violence.

For the seventh year in a row, we're teaming up with Faith House to make Christmas wishes come true for families right here in Acadiana. We're working to make the holidays brighter for 12 local families who have found themselves struggling to get back on their feet as survivors of domestic violence.

But we can't do it alone; so that's where you come in.

We're asking our amazing Hot 107.9 listeners (that's you!) to help us take care of the entire Christmas wish list of one Faith House family per day during the '12 Days of Giftmas.' Each family's wish list will be posted daily on our website at 1079ishot.com and updated in real-time as we put each item under the tree for these deserving Faith House families to find on Christmas morning.

In the past, our listeners have always answered the call with generous donations for our local families in need and we know this year will be no different. The holidays are especially tough for these families who are already going through one of the hardest years of their lives—but with your help, we can help spread a little anonymous holiday cheer at Faith House with the '12 Days of Giftmas.'

FAMILY 1

COMPLETE! THANKS, ACADIANA!

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Mom:

Dear Santa,

I wish for an umbrella, gas gift card, dishes, bath rugs, and bath towels.

 Boy, Age 13

 Dear Santa,

I wish for a twin-size comforter and sheets (blue) tablet, headphones, BIG Hershey candy, small lock box.

Girl, Age 12

 Dear Santa,

I wish for a twin-size comforter and sheets (purple), jewelry, makeup, and a Walmart gift card to buy hair accessories.

Girl, Age 15

 Dear Santa,

I wish for a twin-size comforter and sheets (bright colors), jewelry, a makeup kit, art supplies, paper, and brushes, and DVD player with movies.

FAMILY 2 

COMPLETE! THANKS, ACADIANA!

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Mom

 Dear Santa,

I wish for a Walmart gift card to buy household items, make-up and lotion, dishes, silverware, and pajamas – size Med

Girl, Age 11

Dear Santa,

I wish for a Slime Kit, Wireless Headphones, make-up, a facemask, slippers, and perfume.

Boy, Age 9

 Dear Santa,

I would like a Slime Kit, Wireless headphones (red or black), Pokemon Cards, Gift card to Game Stop or Walmart

FAMILY 3 

COMPLETE! THANKS, ACADIANA!

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Mom:

Dear Santa,

I wish for a Gift Card to anywhere, perfume, a tote bag, socks, fingernail polish, and a purse.

Boy, Age 10

Dear Santa,

I wish for a remote-controlled car, a play car, board games, anything Ryan’s world-related, and a new pair of tennis shoes. Size 4 in boys

Girl, Age 8

Dear Santa,

I wish for a Pet Alive Llama, a coloring book with cool markers, an art book, and a Gift Card to Walmart

FAMILY 4 

COMPLETE! THANKS, ACADIANA!

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Mom:

Dear Santa,

I wish for a watch, pots, bath towels, tennis shoes (size 7), and a Walmart gift card to buy a DVD player for my new house.

Girl, Age 5

Dear Santa,

I wish for a Peppa Pig toy, a tablet, coloring books, and colors or markers

Girl, Age 11

Dear Santa,

I wish for earrings, Claire’s gift card, and scooter, board games, and a new (big) backpack for school.

Boy, Age 13

Dear Santa,

I wish for a Bluetooth speaker, Raising Canes gift card, wireless earbuds

FAMILY 5 

COMPLETE! THANKS, ACADIANA!

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Mom

 Dear Santa,

I wish for a Gift card to buy house things, movie theater gift cards, candles, sweaters size 16, and a robe

Girl, Age 5

 Dear Santa,

I wish for Frozen 2 toys, Barbie toys, a baby doll, and a tablet.

Boy, Age 3

 Dear Santa,

I wish for a bean bag or chair, a swing for the tree, toy trucks, building blocks, and a big pillow.

Boy, Age 1

Dear Santa,

I wish for walking shoes (size 5), sippy cups, baby toys, a crib sheet set, a gift card, and baby lotion/wash.

FAMILY 6

COMPLETE! THANKS, ACADIANA!

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Mom:

Dear Santa,

I wish for twin sheet sets, a DVD player, movies, socks, and a Gift card

 Boy, Age 8

Dear Santa,

I wish for a comforter (twin size), headphones, a tablet, legos, and a new backpack.

Girl, Age 5

 Dear Santa,

I wish for a baby doll (African American), an emoji pillow, a blanket, a baby stroller, and a play cash register.

Girl, Age 7

 Dear Santa,

I wish for a (African American) Baby Alive, a toy phone, a frozen blanket, and any Frozen 2 toys.

Boy, Age 2

Dear Santa,

I wish for PJ Masks toys, a toddler-sized blanket, a dinosaur, a monster truck, and Paw Patrol toys.

Boy, Age 10

Dear Santa,

I wish for a Batman blanket, a Lego building set, a Game Stop gift card, and a handheld game console.

FAMILY 7

COMPLETE! THANKS, ACADIANA!

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Mom:

Dear Santa,

I wish for makeup, a DVD player with family movies, a robe, and slippers

Boy, Age 11

Dear Santa,

I wish for a scooter, Ryan’s World toys, a mini drone, board games, and hoodies size medium.

Girl, Age 13

Dear Santa,

I wish for boots (ankle size 3), a backpack purse, hair stuff, makeup kit, and an art kit.

Boy, Age 15

Dear Santa,

I wish for gift card, size XL ULL hoodie, tablet, headphones, and cools shirts (XL)

FAMILY 8

COMPLETE! THANKS, ACADIANA!

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Mom:

Dear Santa,

I wish for a comforter (queen), a purse, dishes, socks, and a Walmart gift card

Boy, Age 10

Dear Santa,

I wish for a remote-controlled car, a Lego set, a bean bag chair, board games, and a DVD player with movies

Girl, Age 6

Dear Santa,

I wish for a baby Alive (African American), a doll stroller, Frozen 2, a bottle, and diapers for the baby.

FAMILY 9

COMPLETE! THANKS, ACADIANA!

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Mom:

Dear Santa,

I wish for Gas Card, candles, electric can opener, cups, bowls, and silverware.

Girl, Age 16

Dear Santa,

I wish for a twin size comforter and sheets (Harry Potter), a pair leopard shoes, cute scarves, a tablet, and a movie theater gift card.

Girl, Age 15

Dear Santa,

I wish for a twin size comforter and sheets (my favorite color is Aqua), sketch book, pencils, gift card to Mall, a makeup kit, drawing and art supplies, and a backpack.

FAMILY 10

COMPLETE! THANKS, ACADIANA!

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Mom:

Dear Santa,

I wish for sheets (size full), a tote bag, decorations for a new house, and cleaning supplies.

Boy, Age 14

 Dear Santa,

I wish for legos, a tablet, a backpack (black), a hoodie size (L), and headphones.

Girl, Age 14

Dear Santa,

I wish for a hair wand, flat iron, gift card to anywhere, nail polish, and make-up.

Boy, Age 5

Dear Santa,

I wish for a tablet, headphones, dinosaur slippers (size 10), and some blocks.

FAMILY 11

COMPLETE! THANKS, ACADIANA!

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Mom:

Dear Santa,

I wish for a gift card for house decorations, cleaning supplies, kitchen towels, and a dvd play with movies for the kids.

Girl, Age 6

Dear Santa,

I wish for a Frozen comforter (twin) Frozen 2 toys, a bean bag, and a bath stuff  to play with.

Girl, Age 2

Dear Santa,

I wish for a mickey mouse dvd, big girl pottie, Mickey toys, bath toys and socks.

Girl, Age 15

Dear Santa,

I wish for a prepaid cell phone, nail polish, markers to draw, art pad, slippers, make-up and a flat iron.

FAMILY 12

COMPLETE! THANKS, ACADIANA!

WE DID IT! 12 FAMILIES COVERED FOR CHRISTMAS! GOD BLESS YOU!

Mom:

Dear Santa,

I wish for some bubble bath, candles, robe, necklaces, sunglasses and gas card.

 Boy, Age 7

Dear Santa,

I wish for a Blippy toy, basket ball, shorts (size 10)  crazy socks, and Legos.

 Boy, Age 6

 Dear Santa,

I wish for new backpack for school (blue), Bluey toys, fire truck, tablet, head phones and socks.

What is Faith House?

Faith House is a domestic violence crisis center and shelter, based in Lafayette, Louisiana. We serve seven parishes throughout Central and South Louisiana, including Lafayette, Vermilion, Acadia, St. Landry, Evangeline, Rapides, and Avoyelles.

In 2016, Faith House opened a Family Justice Center in Acadiana. The Family Justice Center model is a national model that creates collaboration among local organizations to enhance and improve the local response to domestic violence cases and decrease mortality. We are excited to be able to provide such a comprehensive service to our community by providing easy access to law enforcement, legal services, counseling, and support services all under one roof.

For more information, visit the official Faith House website here.