We're dreaming about Christmas in August

Christmas can be tough for families when bills pile up, and rent or a house note are due. Gift-giving may take a back seat.

Dallas Leadership Foundation (DLF) steps in and helps families who must choose the essentials over something special for their children. The Treasures of Hope Christmas Store helps them find quality and affordable gifts.

Treasures of Hope serves 400-500 families and nearly 1,500 children every year. Generous donations allow us to collect toys, household items, clothing, and more. Volunteers come in and decorate a large space with all the Christmas trimmings. Then churches or faith-based organizations refer families to shop for merchandise at 75% off of the retail value.

It's a win for everyone. We share our resources with families. They get to enjoy Christmas in a festive, loving, and Christ-like setting that doesn't strain their budget.

So that's why we're dreaming about Christmas in August -- and getting ready for a hope-filled holiday season that will transform the lives of many Dallas families.

Support Dallas Leadership Foundation's Treasures of Hope by visiting http://www.dlftx.org/donations. Your contributions this month will be matched dollar for dollar during our $100K August Match Challenge.

You can also invite others to support DLF by sharing our posts on your favorite social networks and using the hashtag #Give2Transform.