Editor:
   Secret Santa has just completed its twentieth year of providing Christmas gifts for local children whose families lack the financial means to do so themselves. Thanks to the generous support of our community, we were able to give gifts to dozens of children in Kennebunk, Kennebunkport and Arundel: warm clothing, boots, books and that special item they’d been hoping for.
   We strive to make Christmas wishes come true by fulfilling the specific request of each child, as described to us by their parent or guardian. This could not be done without the scores of shoppers who take the tags from our trees and seek out those gifts with as much care as if they were shopping for their own child. Secret Santa volunteers could not shop for the items on the unclaimed tags without the monetary gifts provided by our generous donors. The need was particularly great this year, but you found room in your hearts and budgets for a needy child in our community. Thank you all so very much.
   The continuing success of our program depends entirely upon the goodwill and assistance of many individuals and businesses in our towns, particularly the area banks whose staffs have facilitated the distribution of tags and collection of gifts through the years.
   At Secret Santa we give anonymously and receive confidentially. To all of you who contributed to this effort by donating your time, services, cash or gifts – and you know who you are – we at Secret Santa thank you. We hope you had a very merry Christmas and we wish you a healthy and Happy New Year!

Secret Santa,
Kennebunk, Kennebunkport, Arundel