Serving Clovis, Portales and the Surrounding Communities
Serving Clovis, Portales and the Surrounding Communities
Today’s family in need: This father is doing his best to support his family in the face of mental illness.
When Salvation Army Lt. Kelly Berggren first met this man, he thought, “Why can’t he get a job?”
After the two built a relationship, the man revealed he suffers from mental illness and has suicidal tendencies.
“The family has three children and they don’t have the money for Christmas presents,” Berggren said, adding that the father is “following doctors’ orders and doing the right things.”
About the Empty Stocking Fund: The fund is a joint venture of the Salvation Army and The Eastern New Mexico News. The fund helps low-income families with toys, food and clothing.
How to help: The Eastern New Mexico News is accepting Empty Stocking Fund donations at its newspaper offices in Clovis (521 Pile St. or P.O. Box 1689, Clovis 88101) and Portales (101 E. First St. or P.O. Box 848, Portales 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.
— Information is supplied by Salvation Army Corps Officer Lt. Kelly Berggren
