Volunteers at Christmas House are already at work to help Potter County families celebrate the Christmas season by providing gifts to children in need. Christmas House has a long tradition of helping those in need throughout the county. By December 24, volunteers will have packaged and distributed gifts to hundreds of families.

 “Our letters have gone out to school nurses, caseworkers, clergy and others who have provided us with the names of Potter County individuals and families in need in past years,” says Dawn Newton who coordinates the effort. Individuals are also welcome to submit their names by calling Christmas House at (814) 274) 0825 and leaving a detailed message with  contact information or by stopping in our headquarters between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday. (You will be required to wear a face covering when entering our building).  

“We must adhere to our strict deadline of November 5 as the last date to register but want to make every effort to register families for the program so if you know of a family who might benefit, please let them know about our efforts,” Newton says.

Christmas House is also in need of toys and other gifts that would be welcomed by children and teenagers. Especially needed are gifts for teens of both genders and toys for boys from ages 3 to 12. “We know funds are tight for many people this season, but we also know the generous hearts of our community. We thank you in advance for your support in keeping a Christmas tradition alive in these trying times,” says Newton.

Christmas House is located in the basement of the Presbyterian Church at 402 N. Main Street in Coudersport. Mailing address is PO Box 716, Coudersport, PA 16915.