SOLON, Ohio — Scott Allen and Amy Demers started their non-profit, Clauses4Causes, after losing their jobs during the pandemic.

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  • Scott Allen and Amy Demers started their non-profit, Clauses4Causes, after losing their jobs during the pandemic

  • Now, every year, they dress up and transform their home into a Christmas wonderland, where families can bring their children to have an individualized experience, designed to keep the magic of believing alive

  • Families who participate are asked to donate to the non-profit, which also accepts donations from anyone on their website

  • Some of that money goes toward decoration and electric bills, but, in the spirit of giving, the Clauses use the rest of the money to buy gifts for families in need and to help out a different charity each year

“I glanced over at him, and he had a little growth, and I said, ‘oh, you could be Santa.’ And he thought I was crazy,” Demers said. “And then, I brought up our grandchildren, maybe do it for them? And he said, ‘Okay.’”

It didn’t take long for the couple to dive into their roles as Mr. and Mrs. Claus. Now, every year, they dress up and transform their home into a Christmas wonderland, where families can bring their children to have an individualized experience, designed to keep the magic of believing alive. 

“We find a bunch of information before they even come: their names, what their favorite thing is, Elf on the shelf, things like that,” Demers said. “So, we know a lot about them before they walk in the door. In that way, it's just magical to them.” 

Families who participate are asked to donate to the non-profit, which also accepts donations from anyone on their website. Some of that money goes toward decoration and electric bills, but, in the spirit of giving, the Clauses use the rest of the money to buy gifts for families in need and to help out a different charity each year. 

This season, they’re donating to the animal rescue group, Precious Paws.

“We try to switch it up all the time, but we want to help as many as we can,” Demers said. “But we like to see the money go to where it belongs and see it go to work.”

A lot of effort goes into keeping the wonderland alive, but, the “Clauses” say the joy it brings them is invaluable.

“It's just, life's too short not to be happy and help others out, man,” Demers said.

The Clauses are currently holding a Christmas Art contest with a $75 amazon gift card prize. They’re accepting submissions on their website through Jan. 1.