That’s more like it.
There are seven donations to the Empty Stocking Fund to report today, the most we have received so far during this campaign. Each is for at least $50, meaning all will be matched with a $50 donation from an anonymous benefactor.
The largest gift today comes from Terryn and Bill Owens, the sister and brother-in-law of the editor of The Robesonian, and is offered in honor of their entire family, meaning Donnie might not be getting anything for Christmas from them. But he said that is OK.
As always, we encourage you to read through the list of those who gave and in whose honor or memory they are offered.
The fund’s total is now $5,350, which will provide Christmas for 107 children. We have a long way to go if we are going to be able to help all the children who are qualified to receive help, including those who are at the end of a very long line.
Come see us at our newly renovated office at 2175 Roberts Ave. if you want to drop off a donation in person, or you can donate by phone by calling either Tammy Oxendine at 910-816-1980, Amanda Revels at 910-416-5872 or Clarissa Jackson at 910-416-5235.
Another way to make a donation is through the mail. Send to The Robesonian, c/o The Empty Stocking Fund, 2175 Roberts Ave., Lumberton, N.C., 28358. If the gift is in honor or memory of someone provide that information and it will be included. The Robesonian will publish photographs that accompany donations of $500 or more if that request is made.
Each eligible child will receive a $50 voucher on a first-come, first-served basis until the fund is exhausted. Those vouchers can be redeemed at either the Roses store in Lumberton or the Roses Express in Fairmont.
For information regarding the Empty Stocking Fund, call Donnie Douglas, editor of The Robesonian, at 910-416-5649.
Previous balance ……… $4,050
24. Truth Seekers Class, East Lumberton Church of God ……. $100
25. Robert and Neila Mangum, in honor of Dr. and Mrs James Ebert …… $100
26. Terryn and Bill Owens, in honor of our entire family ……… $500
27. A Friend …………………………….. $200
28. David and Joanne Branch …………. $250
29. Anonymous ………………………………….. $50
30. Kathryn Phillips, in memory of Albert Sharpe …… $100
New total………………….. $5,350
