Goochland Christmas Mother names Jan Kenney, outlines volunteer opportunities

The Goochland Christmas Mother Association has introduced Jan Kenney as the 2025 Christmas Mother and released a comprehensive Meet the Christmas Mother page that lists association officers, volunteer needs, and multiple ways to contribute. The page identifies eligible recipients as families with children, seniors, and disabled adults. It sets out in person application windows at Goochland Middle School for those seeking holiday assistance and requests that sponsors complete deliveries by December 13, 2025.

The association describes donation channels that include an Amazon wishlist and PayPal, and it invites businesses and individuals to sponsor families or volunteer for application and packing days. The page also provides phone and email contacts for questions and coordination. Volunteer opportunities include roles in intake during application windows and in assembling requests during packing events, which are central to the association's seasonal operations.

For Goochland residents the announcement has immediate practical implications. Families who rely on seasonal aid can confirm whether they meet eligibility criteria and plan to visit Goochland Middle School during the in person windows. Businesses and community groups looking to support local households have specific options and a clear deadline for sponsor deliveries. With the peak delivery date less than a week away, logistical planning for donations and volunteer shifts is time sensitive.

Beyond the immediate holiday relief, the association page highlights broader questions about how the county and community meet basic needs during high demand periods. The Christmas Mother program serves as a private sector complement to public services, and its capacity depends on volunteer labor and individual donations. Listing association officers and contact information improves transparency and helps hold the nonprofit accountable for distribution and outreach.

County officials and nonprofit leaders can use the published details to coordinate referrals, transportation assistance, and additional support for applicants who may face barriers applying in person. For residents ready to help, sponsoring a family, donating through the listed channels, or volunteering for application and packing days are the primary ways to contribute before the association’s delivery deadline.