Empty stocking — Dec. 24

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

• Today’s focus: Family W

• Children: 2

• Special circumstance: This family is made up of three generations living in the same home. The grandmother has recently been diagnosed with cancer and underwent surgery three weeks ago. She may begin chemotherapy treatments in Lubbock soon. The mother is not working because she is pregnant and due in about four weeks. Her two daughters are ages 7 and 10.

• 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 W, contact Kelly Berggren at the Salvation Army at 575-762-3801 or

[email protected] information is provided by Salvation Army Commander Lt. Kelly Berggren.