A Christmas gift shouldn’t be the reason a parent in early recovery feels shame.

But right now, all across Currituck and Dare County, there are moms, dads, and couples in their first 6 months of recovery quietly struggling to stay afloat. They’re doing everything right—staying clean, going to meetings, working whatever jobs they can find, rebuilding trust, and trying to get their lives back together.

But Christmas doesn’t pause for recovery.

Between rent, childcare, food, treatment costs, court fees, and simply trying to survive, many parents just can’t afford presents. Not because they don’t care—because recovery is hard, rebuilding takes time, and early recovery is the most fragile part of the journey.

No parent wants to see their child wake up to nothing under the tree.
No parent wants to feel like they’ve failed—especially when they’re finally trying to do everything right.

🎁 What This Campaign Does

This fundraiser makes sure parents in early recovery can give their kids the Christmas they deserve.
Your donation will go directly toward:

Toys and holiday gifts for kids of all ages
Gift cards for parents to shop with dignity
Emergency support for families who are completely starting over
Holiday essentials for single moms, single dads, and couples rebuilding their lives

We are already partnering with local business owners, community leaders, and supporters across Currituck and Dare County to identify families in need and make sure donations go straight to the people who need them most.

💛 Why It Matters

For a parent in early recovery, a small gift isn’t just a toy.
It’s hope.
It’s dignity.
It’s a reminder that someone believes in them.
It can be the difference between a Christmas morning filled with guilt… and a Christmas morning filled with joy.

For a child, it’s even simpler:
It’s magic.
It’s normalcy.
It’s proof that their parent is trying—and that their family is moving toward something better.

Every share matters. Every donation matters. Every peer fundraiser matters.

🎄 Your Impact

$25 buys a toy for a toddler
$50 fills a gift bag for a child
$150 supports an entire family’s Christmas morning
$250–$500 helps multiple families who have nothing

Any amount you give brings joy to a child and relief to a parent fighting to rebuild their life.

🙏 Call to Action

Help us give recovery families a Christmas filled with hope instead of worry.
Donate, create your own Givebutter fundraising page, or share this campaign with someone who cares.

Together, we can make sure no child goes without—and no parent in early recovery spends Christmas feeling alone.

Gifts of Second Chances

By Purple Recovery Empowerment Project

Gifts of Second Chances

Christmas Hope for Recovery Families – Toy Drive & Holiday Support Fund

Team Members