Serving Clovis, Portales and the Surrounding Communities

Dec. 13, 2007 Empty Stocking

Today’s focus: Ms. T

Household members: 7

Children: 3

Special circumstances: “Ms. T” needs help this year because her husband has been unable work after being hurt. The family is left with little money after paying rent and utilities.

Her holiday hopes: For her children to have a good Christmas.

Clothing needs: Girls shirt size 5. Girls pants size 5. Girls shoe size 11. Boys shirt sizes 10 and 6. Boys pant sizes 10 and 6. Boys shoe sizes 5 and 12.

Toys list: Baby Alive, Dallas Cowboys items and transformers toys.

The Empty Stocking Fund is a joint effort of the Salvation Army and Freedom New Mexico. Recipients receive gifts and clothes for their children and some may receive baskets of food with green beans, stuffing, mashed potatoes and a meat voucher from a local grocery store. Larger families may receive donated turkeys instead of the voucher. The food baskets will also go to seniors on fixed incomes.

Who’s helped: Around 600 families who’ve asked the Salvation Army to help make Christmas special.

Donations: Can be dropped off at the CNJ, 521 Pile St., or mailed to the CNJ, P.O. Box 1689, Clovis, NM 88101. Envelopes should be clearly marked “Empty Stocking Fund.”

Contributions will be forwarded to the Salvation Army office, 317 E. Second St., or gifts may be purchased for specific

children by choosing an Angel tag off trees located at North Plains Mall and Wal-Mart in Clovis.

If you would like to help “Ms. T,” call Capt. Tammy Ray at the Salvation Army at 762-3801.