The Simple Gifts Foundation is a private charity created to help people who have consistently been financially independent, not requiring public assistance, but who through no fault of their own, have fallen on difficult times due to a temporary problem that places them in jeopardy.  Candidates who need help are identified by members of our board of directors.  Please be aware that we do not take online applications for assistance and that we are not a long term solution to chronic poverty.  We only help people who have a solid work history, but who need a one time gift to get them through a tough situation.