Breaking news! The number of donations to the Empty Stocking Fund continues to climb.
More than $10,000 has been donated to the Fund as of Friday afternoon. That money will make it possible for 214 needy children to have gifts under their Christmas trees this year. That’s 38 more children since the last report on Wednesday!
These are numbers we hope to see rise in the coming weeks, as Christmas carols take over the airwaves and we celebrate the Christmas season. What better way to celebrate the joy of the holiday season than by giving back to others in our community?
Please consider partnering with us in this endeavor to bring smiles of children on Dec. 25 through the Empty Stocking Fund.
The fund provides a $50 voucher that can be redeemed at Roses in Lumberton or Roses Express in Fairmont. The fund is collected and distributed through a partnership between The Robesonian, Robeson County Department of Social Services and United Way of Robeson County.
Donations can be made in person, online or through the mail.
Mailed donations should be addressed to The Robesonian, c/o The Empty Stocking Fund, 2175 Roberts Ave., Lumberton, N.C., 28358. Donations can be made between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. at The Robesonian. Donations can be made online at https://tinyurl.com/yxq6se7n. Checks should be made payable to Empty Stocking Fund/ United Way.
Previous total…$8,838.90
22. Anonymous…$100
$50 in memory of Dana and $50 in honor of Jordan and Hailey
23. Patricia Bullard…$100
24. Lela Anne’s Learning Center…$500
25. Leland Dubois…$100
In memory of my wife of 50 years, Linda S Dubois
26. Donnie Douglas….$100
In honor of my former co-workers at The Robesonian
27. For the kids from RH…$100
28. Chris Stephenson…$100
In loving memory of Gilbert and Bert Stephenson
29. Cherry and Sharon Hilburn…$200
30. Bethesda United Methodist Church Women…$500
31. Betty and Bob Fisher…$100
In honor of Donnie Douglas
New total……$10,738.90