Their letters tell us that caring and advocating for these children is all-consuming, which impacts their ability to hold a job and support their families.
The 17,000-plus families who write letters to Globe Santa find their way to us through a variety of social service agencies that assist them in some way. There are 52 of these agencies in Greater Boston which are registered to recommend families for holiday gifts.
As a small boy living in public housing, Eddie McGrath received Christmas presents from Globe Santa. Today he is committed to giving back, which he does prodigiously, and Globe Santa is prominently on his list.