🎄 Essays Due Countdown
Theme: "If I had 3 wishes, I would wish for..."
Action:
Essays must be submitted by 5:00 PM ⏰ 📅 either physically or via email Wed October 15, 2025
Late submissions may affect eligibility for the “Little Wishes” Program
Timely essay submission in 2025 is essential, as late essays submissions will result in ineligibility for the 2026 Annual Christmas Program
Little Wishes Program Guidelines
Essay Cover Sheet: Each essay must use our Essay Cover Sheet. Click HERE to access the form.
Classroom Project: To capture the child's own thoughts, make this assignment a classroom project. Essays may be written in English or Spanish.
Essay Winners: Winners will be selected for 1st through 3rd place in each age group (6-8, 9, 10, 11, 12). Winners will be recognized at the Christmas Program and receive additional gifts.
Little Wishes Come True Program: After reading the essays, we may grant wishes. Encourage students to write as much as possible! The list will be shared with the community on October 23rd, so submitting essays on time is crucial to give children the chance to receive more gifts.
ESSAY SUBMISSION OPTIONS
Physical Drop Off Location:
Law Office of Angelica Landa
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
📞👤✅ Please call to ensure someone will be there to accept your essays
Email Submission
To submit via email, attach your essays and send it to: Izzy@NavidadEnElBarrio.org
WE NEED YOUR HELP❗ 🙏 Submitting your essays on time gives us the chance to review them and select “Little Wishes” to present to our community, helping us grant wishes and provide more presents for the children.
Contact: If you have any program-related inquiries, please contact Izzy Gomez at 832-689-4518 or via email.