Rome Rescue Mission Christmas Gift Sign-Ups Open Through Nov. 8
Families in the city of Rome who need help with Christmas gifts for their kids have until Nov. 8 to get on the list, and it's free.
Sign-ups for the Rome Rescue Mission's free Surprise from Santa Christmas gift program are open now through Sunday, Nov. 8, 2026. Register online at surveymonkey.com/r/Santa2026, WIBX reports and the Mission confirms.
Who can sign up: families who live in the city of Rome, for children who live in the household. One sign-up per household. Age limits weren't published.
Pickup: the date, time and place haven't been set. Registered families will be told when the gifts are ready. A parent must bring a valid ID to pick up.
Questions: call the Rome Rescue Mission at 315-337-2516. Its office is at 413 E. Dominick St., but the Mission hasn't said that's where gifts will be handed out.
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