Empty Stocking Fund — Family R

Editor’s note: All information is provided by Salvation Army Commander Lt. Kelly Berggren.

• Today’s focus: Family R

• Household members: 4

• Children: 3

• Special circumstance: This single mother has three daughters, ages 15, 8 and 1. Earlier this year she lost her job and had an accident that left her unable to walk. She was able to walk again and regain employment after surgery. Last year her children did not receive gifts and lost their belief in Santa. The mother wants her children to receive presents and believe in Santa again this Christmas.

• Who’s helped: More than 200 families who’ve asked the Salvation Army to help make Christmas special.

• Donations: Clovis, can be dropped off at the Clovis News Journal, 521 Pile St., or mailed to P.O. Box 1689, Clovis, NM 88102. Portales, can be dropped off at the Portales News-Tribune, 101 E. 1st St., or mailed to P.O. Box 848, Portales, NM, 88130. 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., Clovis, or gifts may be purchased for specific children under 12 by choosing an angel tag off special trees located at North Plains Mall, the Curry County Courthouse and Diamonds Evermore. Toys can be dropped off with their angel tag at any of those locations and the Clovis/Curry County Chamber of Commerce.

If you would like to help Family R, contact Kelly Berggren at the Salvation Army at 575-762-3801 or Kelly.Berggren@

usw.salvationarmy.com