Absolutely wonderful organization that helped my mother after a significant house fire that left her with nothing. Much appreciated for everything you did.
This past holiday season the James D Rielly Foundation opened the Bristol Santa House for the first time. The main purpose of this house is for children with special needs. Children who may not have ever had the experience of meeting and talking with Santa Claus. The house is inclusive for all to access and spend time with Santa and their families. There is no cost for the families and they can reserve their time so they do not wait in long lines for their turn. The house is also open to the general public but the purpose and focus is for special needs children. To see this as a volunteer was such a heartwarming experience. More than a few tears were shed at each special needs designated days. We are hoping to bring it back this season so donations are needed and welcomed to help us accomplish this again for our community and all of the New England area.
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Wonderful charity who focuses on active military as well as veterans and first responders who are most in need. They work to provide joy all year round not just during the holiday season. They have done things like reconstruct a bathroom so a handicap child has easy access, helped families who have lost everything in house fires and provided assistance to handicapped vets. This is a 100% volunteer non-profit where all funds donated go directly to those in need.
I am proud to support the James D Rielly Foundation. These guys are very active in our community in the most positive ways possible.
I can't say enough about the James D Rielly Foundation. I have been working with them for many years and all my companies are on board for anything they want to do. God Bless The James D Rielly Foundation.
This foundation is incredible in it's desire to help first responders, military 7 veterans with bringing the joy and magic of Christmas to life in hard situations. As an Army Veteran myself I appreciate all they do for those who need a helping hand!
A true representation of what the spirit of Christmas actually means year round- The James D. Rielly Foundation proudly supports our first responders, veterans and their family members not just during the season of giving but all year round. I am so proud to be a part of an organization that gives back and is 100% volunteer based.
We are on our 6th year of working with Mike and the James D. Rielly Foundation. Mike is the most amazing Santa and takes nothing for himself in return. Our clients absolutely love him and we gladly donate to the foundation to help with the continuation of their fabulous work with children and families of the military, law enforcement and first responders.
As a board member on the James D Reilly Foundation, I have witnessed firsthand the tearful gratitude of individuals and famililes in their hour of need.
These needs have included but are not limited to, a payment of a bill, a handicapped accessible ramp or even presents under a tree.
The James D Rielly Foundation goes above and beyond in assuring that not only are these needs met but that it done in a manner where Hope is restored.
Hope it’s actually our greatest gift to others. I am proud to serve on a foundation that recognizes this!
Phenomenal boots on ground organization that spreads the magic of Christmas throughout the year to Military, First Responders, and Law Enforcement personnel; helping those in need during their most difficult time.
What a wonderful legacy of sharing the true meaning of Christmas with those in need in our community!
As a Disabled Veteran, knowing there are folks who appreciate wholeheartedly the sacrifice that's been made by not just the Veteran, but his or her family means a lot.
This foundation does exactly what St. Nicholas did during his time by anonymously helping those who are in need. We all should do the same.
Have been very impressed with the professionalism of the organization. Very caring and an intense desire to help
Spreading joy and hope to those in need, is what this foundation is all about. Using the magic of Christmas spirit, granting wishes and providing financial aid have helped so many. Supporting the James D Rielly Foundation gives me an opportunity to be part of making a difference to someone who needs it!