Share Your Christmas, the program that provides assistance to children who could use a boost during the holidays, kicked off its 32nd year last week.
Headquarters for the campaign is in the basement of the Houston Lions Club den on North U.S. 63 in Houston. Hours are 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. through Dec. 7. Applications are accepted there.
Pat Miller is the coordinator of the program, and she said this week that new or gently used children’s clothing and coats are needed. All sizes of clothing and household items are accepted. There also is a need for blankets and bedding. Monetary donations can be mailed to: Share Your Christmas, P.O. Box 170, Houston, Mo. 65483.
Here are the first cases:
Case No. 1 A 10-year-old boy is in need of size 12 jeans and shirts and size 5 shoes. He also needs socks, underwear, and a size 12 winter coat. He enjoys science projects and he likes race car tracks.
Case No. 2 This 7-year-old girl is in need of size 7-8 pants and tops and size 1 shoes. She also needs socks and underwear and her toy wish is a Baby Alive doll.
Case No. 3 Some dinosaurs or a Lite-Brite is the Christmas wish of this 5-year-old boy. His clothing needs are size 8 pants, shirts and underwear and size 1 shoes. He is also in need of a winter coat. His 8-year-old sister wears size 14 clothing and size 5 shoes. Her toy wish is a Boxy Girl doll.
Case No. 4 A little 2-year-old girl loves books and things to color. She needs size 3T warm clothing for winter and size 8 toddler shoes.
Case No. 5 Â Ninja Turtles or a Nerf gun is what this 7-year-old boy hopes to find under the tree. Clothing items needed are size 8 pants and shirts. His 8-year-old sister would like to have a new baby doll and needs size 10-12 pants and tops.Â
Persons also can learn more by calling 417-217-1318. Angel trees that detail cases for adoption will be on display at Houston Walmart Supercenter, Simply Posh Day Spa and Houston Herald.