Empty stocking fund: Mrs. A

Today’s focus: Mrs. A

Household members: 3

Children: 1

Special circumstance: Mr. and Mrs. A just moved to Clovis due to Mr. A losing his job in another state with high unemployment.

Her holiday hope: To have enough for good Christmas.

Clothing needs: Pants and shirts size 12 and shoes size 3 1/2 girls.

Toys list: Art supplies, educational toys, jewelry,

Who’s helped: Around 500 families who’ve asked the Salvation Army to help make Christmas special.

Donations: Can be dropped off at the PNT, 101 E. 1st St., or mailed to P.O. Box 88, Portales, NM 88130. They can also be dropped off at the CNJ, 501 Pile St., or mailed to P.O. Box 1689, Clovis, NM 88102. Envelopes should be clearly marked “Empty Stocking Fund.” Checks must be payable to “The Salvation Army.”

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 “Mrs. A.,” call Jim Gallop at the Salvation Army at 762-3801.