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Some might say it's too early to think about Christmas but that's not the case for a small Belton, Missouri non-profit.

"The need is only increasing because Belton has grown so much," explained Karen Calvert, one of a handful of volunteers of the Belton Welfare Association.

The non-profit began in 1960 and was organized to address the needs of families and individuals in the community.

When they have the funds, they help pay struggling residents' utility bills and other emergency financial hardships.

They also buy school supplies and donate to the local fire department.

Their big program is "Operation Santa," a program that helps more than 600 people at Christmas time. The non-profit, which runs on donations, gives gifts to families in need.

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