Contact: Robin Munro, Senior Writer, Holt International, 541-505-5552

EUGENE, Or., Nov. 22, 2010 /Christian Newswire/ -- This holiday season, many families will give thanks for simple blessings – good health, a warm home, regular and ample meals. Through the Gifts of Hope catalog, Holt International offers a way to share those blessings with families in greatest need. Order through Holt's online catalog to give warmth, health and nourishment to orphaned, abandoned and vulnerable children – and honor a loved one by giving in their name.

"Every year, the Gifts of Hope catalog brings comfort and joy to children and families in need," says Kim Brown, Holt's CEO. "This year, we've also included items to help families suffering from the crises in Haiti. Holt has already built five houses for families there. Through the gift catalog, we hope to build more."

A Christian child services organization, Holt provides shelter, food, medical care and educational support for thousands of children in countries from Haiti to China. Many of the children Holt supports live with their birth families. Holt strives to give parents the skills and resources they need to care for their children, through services from crisis counseling to microloans.

Giving through the Gifts of Hope catalog furthers Holt's efforts to preserve struggling families, and provide children a safe, nurturing environment in which to grow and thrive.

Livestock bestows continuous blessing on a family in need. Eggs from a pair of chickens not only provide regular protein – but regular income. Families can also sell milk from cows or goats. Livestock is, in many developing countries, a family's livelihood.

The gift of education sustains families for generations. Through vocational training, struggling parents can learn the skills they need to earn solid income, enabling them to feed, clothe and educate their children. Your gift of education can also directly impact a child. Send a girl in Holt's India programs to school for one year or help a child learn to read and write.

From nutritious food for a family to warm clothing and blankets for children in care to life-saving medical procedures and loving foster care, these compassionate gifts embrace the spirit of the season.

When you give a gift of hope, Holt will also send an E-card informing the friend you've chosen to honor.

Visit www.holtinternational.org/gifts to view Holt's gifts of hope.