MONETA, Va. (WDBJ) -For nearly three decades, the Smith Mountain Lake community has come together every December to make sure children in need still experience the magic of Christmas. This year, Lake Christian Ministries ’ A Child’s Christmas program is helping more than 800 children from families facing financial hardships.

The program relies on generosity from the entire community. Local churches, businesses, civic organizations, and individual donors collected toys, clothing, and books. Through the Angel Card program, donors select a child’s wish list and purchase personalized gifts. Volunteers organized everything to ensure families could pick up gifts with dignity and joy.

Parents arrived early, eager to provide gifts for their children, and volunteers were ready, sorting and dist

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