An urgent appeal was made Monday for children’s clothing and toys for the annual “Share Your Christmas” campaign that benefits needy kids in the county.
Pat Miller, coordinator for the drive, said clothing – both used and new – are needed to fulfill requests. This year’s efforts are headquartered in the basement of the Houston Lions Club on North U.S. 63.
Hours are 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. Monday through Friday. Those who would like to make a monetary donation can do so by dropping it in the mail to: “Share Your Christmas,” P.O. Box 170, Houston, Mo. 65483. Applications for aid are available at the Share headquarters.
So far, 203 children have applied from 88 families. Fifty-two cases are adopted.
Among those making donations were: Route 63 Car Club, $1,700; Christian Motorcycle Club; Peace Chapel Church; Richardson Dental Clinic; Sorosis Club; Blue Heaven Club; Neal’s Sporting Goods; Publication Productions Division; Fort Leonard Wood; Top of the Ozarks Resource; Conservation and Development; USDA; Moore Electric and Contracting; and First National Bank employees.
Last week five cases were profiled. Here are six through 10:
Case Six
A 3 year-old-girl needs some warm clothes in size 4T and a pair of size 8 shoes. She also needs a size 4T winter coat. She likes stuffed animals, baby dolls and “My Little Pony.”
Case Seven
A baby doll and some books would make this little 2-year-old girl very happy. She needs size 24-month clothing and size 6 shoes. Her baby brother, who is 6 months old, needs size 9-12 month clothing and size 3 shoes. Both children need a warm coat or snowsuit.
Case Eight
This 7-year-old girl would like an art set or the “Littlest Pet Shop” for her Christmas gift. She needs size 8 pants and tops and size 1 shoes. Her 8-year-old brother wears size 12 husky jeans and size 14 shirts. Size 4 shoes are needed. He likes cars, games or an art set. Warm coats are needed for these two children.
Case Nine
Some new clothes would brighten up the holidays for this 15-year-old girl. She wears size 5 jeans and small tops and size 71/2 shoes. She really likes drawing and painting. Her 10-year-old sister wears size 12 jeans and tops and size 4 shoes. She likes Barbie and Bratz dolls.
Case 10
Two boys, ages 4 and 7, are wishing for some toy cars or wrestling figures this Christmas. The 7 year old needs size 8 clothes and size 1 shoe. The 4 year old wears size 5 pants and shirts and size 12 shoes. Coats are needed for these boys.