The annual holiday campaign that aids needy Texas County children kicks off Monday, Nov. 13.
“Share Your Christmas” involves numerous organizations, businesses and individuals joining to help less fortunate children in the county. The headquarters will again be in the basement of the Houston Lions Club den on North U.S. 63.
Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Wednesday. Starting Dec. 4, hours will be 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. Applications are taken there.
Cases of kids enrolled in the program will be outlined in the Houston Herald, which started the drive 36 years ago.
The “Angel Tree” will be set up at Walmart after Black Friday.
Volunteer Pat Miller is once again the coordinator. For more information, call 417-217-1318 or 417-217-6595.
Monetary donations can be mailed to “Share Your Christmas,” P.O. Box 170, Houston, Mo. 65483.