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Volunteers urged as long-running Christmas in April program in St. Mary’s County faces uncertainty
Summary
A public commenter told St. Mary’s County commissioners that Christmas in April, a volunteer home-repair program that has served more than 900 homes over 35 years, may not continue after this year and organizers are seeking community support for the April 26 service day.
Resident, a public commenter, told St. Mary’s County commissioners that Christmas in April — a volunteer home-repair program — has prepared for its April 26 day of service but faces challenges that could make this its final year as currently organized.
The commenter said the program is in its 35th year in St. Mary’s County and has worked on more than 900 homes, providing over $2,000,000 in donated materials to homeowners at no cost. “There’s a chance that this could be the last year for Christmas in April as we know it,” the commenter said, urging residents to support the organization and volunteer on April 26.
The speaker described a recent kickoff meeting for house captains, during which volunteers receive assignments and binders for the upcoming build day. According to the commenter, house captains and Christmas in April leadership are preparing teams to perform repairs and basic maintenance for low-income homeowners across St. Mary’s County.
The commenter did not specify what financial or organizational challenges Christmas in April is facing, nor did they identify any formal requests for county funding or action. The remarks were delivered during the public-comment portion of the meeting.
The commenter encouraged residents seeking to help to contact Christmas in April or attend the April 26 service day to assist neighbors in need.
