From Monroe Woman's Club
Christmas Stocking Project
Sue Barrett, publicity chairman
To the editor:
Once again the Christmas Stocking tradition, which started over 60 years ago, continues in Monroe lending a hand to families in need during the holidays.
With the assistance of generous community volunteers, Christmas Stocking helps children receive clothes, boots, shoes, coats and toys they might not have otherwise. Families are given food for a "holiday" meal, including specially made Christmas cookies for an added treat. Seniors enjoy cookies and fruit and are reminded that they are cared about especially when they might be alone during the holiday season.
It takes many hours and hundreds of volunteers to help out the more than 800 children and 350 families who are recipients of Christmas Stocking. Shoppers, cookie bakers, toy drives, packers, deliverers and monetary donations are all part of how Christmas Stocking works and it wouldn't be possible without all the support from our generous community.
We cannot express our appreciation enough to all those who volunteer their time and give monetary donations to Christmas Stocking. It is wonderful to have so many thoughtful and giving individuals, businesses, churches, organizations and school groups who want to "give back" and are involved in this annual project. We are truly blessed here in Monroe.
With our sincere thanks,
The Monroe Woman's Club Christmas Stocking Committee: Sue Barrett, Mary Deininger, Pam Drafall, Monda Hess, Alice Kranig, Marilyn Pfarr, Nancy Pilz, Kathy Reffue and Jennifer Spielman
Christmas Stocking Project
Sue Barrett, publicity chairman
To the editor:
Once again the Christmas Stocking tradition, which started over 60 years ago, continues in Monroe lending a hand to families in need during the holidays.
With the assistance of generous community volunteers, Christmas Stocking helps children receive clothes, boots, shoes, coats and toys they might not have otherwise. Families are given food for a "holiday" meal, including specially made Christmas cookies for an added treat. Seniors enjoy cookies and fruit and are reminded that they are cared about especially when they might be alone during the holiday season.
It takes many hours and hundreds of volunteers to help out the more than 800 children and 350 families who are recipients of Christmas Stocking. Shoppers, cookie bakers, toy drives, packers, deliverers and monetary donations are all part of how Christmas Stocking works and it wouldn't be possible without all the support from our generous community.
We cannot express our appreciation enough to all those who volunteer their time and give monetary donations to Christmas Stocking. It is wonderful to have so many thoughtful and giving individuals, businesses, churches, organizations and school groups who want to "give back" and are involved in this annual project. We are truly blessed here in Monroe.
With our sincere thanks,
The Monroe Woman's Club Christmas Stocking Committee: Sue Barrett, Mary Deininger, Pam Drafall, Monda Hess, Alice Kranig, Marilyn Pfarr, Nancy Pilz, Kathy Reffue and Jennifer Spielman
