Essential Guidelines for Assistance
**********APPLICATIONS ARE CLOSED FOR 2023**********
If you already applied, the last day to go to the Verification Center for approval is Friday, November 17th from 9am to 7pm at the Washington County District Building (see info below).
Eligibility for Children:
- Age Range: Assistance is available for children aged 2-17 years.
- Special Consideration for 18-Year-Olds: If an 18-year-old is still attending high school and living in the same household, they may also be eligible.
- Infants Under 2 Years: Applications for infants under 2 are only considered if there are other eligible children (aged 2-17) in the family. Sole applications for an infant under 2 will be referred to Toys for Tots.
Qualification Criteria:
To qualify for assistance, applicants must:
- Obtain a written and signed referral letter from one of the following:
- School counselors of the children’s school
- Clergy leader
- Any participating social service agency from our list of Qualifying Organizations.
- Provide all the required documentation (detailed below).
- Note: If you have received gifts for 3 or more years within the last ten years, you are ineligible for assistance this year. In such cases, we recommend registering with Toys for Tots at Toys for Tots.
Required Documentation for Application:
If you do not receive a notification of ineligibility, we invite you to visit the Washington County School District Building for the verification of your documentation. This step is crucial to complete your application process for assistance from Coins for Kids.
Please Join Us on the Following Days:
- Monday, November 13, 2023: 9 AM – 7 PM
- Wednesday, November 15, 2023: 9 AM – 7 PM
- Friday, November 17, 2023: 9 AM – 7 PM
Location: Washington County School District Building, 121 W Tabernacle St, St. George, UT 84770
We understand that life can be busy, but it’s important to ensure your documentation is reviewed to maintain your eligibility for assistance this year. We’re here to help and look forward to assisting you through this final step of the process.
Please bring the following items:
- Photo ID and Proof of Residency in Washington County. If your ID does not reflect your current address, please bring additional proof such as a Utility Bill, Insurance Bill, or Bank Statement.
- Birth Certificates of each child, clearly showing the linkage to the parents.
- Court Documents, if applicable, in cases where the child is under the custody of someone other than a parent.
- Referral Letter from the appropriate organization that has endorsed your application.
This verification step is crucial for confirming your eligibility and ensuring that we can provide Christmas to your family.
Important Deadline:
Please note that no applications will be accepted after November 15, 2023.
Collaboration and Referrals:
Coins For Kids proudly collaborates with various civic organizations across Washington County to identify families in need.
APPLICATIONS ARE CLOSED FOR 2023
Qualifying Organizations
| Company | Address | City |
|---|---|---|
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Utah | 285 West Tabernacle Suite #305 | St. George |
| Calvary Chapel | 3922 South Pioneer Road | St. George |
| Christian Science Center | 373 South 100 East | St. George |
| Discovery Clubhouse | 981 North Westridge Drive | St. George |
| Discovery Clubhouse | 248 Playa Della Rosita | Washington |
| Doctor’s Volunteer Clinic | 1036 East Riverside Drive | St. George |
| Erin Kimball Memorial Foundation | PO Box 1230 | Washington |
| Faith Mountain Christian Church | 1234 SUNSET DR #10 | St. George |
| Family Support Center | 310 West 200 North | St. George |
| First Southern Baptist Church | 1565 West State Street | Hurricane |
| First Southern Baptist Church | 326 South 600 East | St. George |
| Good Shepherd Presbyterian | 611 North 2450 East | St. George |
| Grace Episcopal Church | 1072 East 900 South | St. George |
| Head Start Preschool | 705 North 195 West | LaVerkin |
| Head Start Preschool | 494 East 900 South | St. George |
| Housing Authority | 975 North 1725 West #101 | St. George |
| New Life Christian Center | 1060 S. Main #3 | St. George |
| New Promise Lutheran Church | 244 S. Valley View | St. George |
| Oasis Community Church | 348 N. Bluff Street | St. George |
| Our Savior’s Evangelical Lutheran Church | 176 West Count Fleet Drive | St. George |
| Red Cliffs Seventh-day Adventist Church | 188 East 300 South | St. George |
| Shepherd of the Hills United Methodist Church | 920 Tonaquint Drive | St. George |
| Solomon’s Porch Foursquare Fellowship | 1495 S Blackridge Dr #A240 | St. George |
| South Mountain Community Church | 3158 East 2000 South | St. George |
| Southland Bible Church | 195 East Arroweed Way | Washington |
| Southwest Behavioral Health Center | 474 West 200 North | St. George |
| Southwest Utah Community Health Center | 168 North 100 East #101 | St. George |