The community is responding generously to make this a merry Christmas for local families in need. Since asking for the public’s help with its White Christmas Program last week, White County Family Connection says it’s adopted out 131 of 185 families that registered for the program. That leaves 54 families with children who still need help buying gifts and meeting basic needs.
Family Connection Coordinator Mark Griffin says they’d like find sponsors for the remaining families by this Friday, November 18.
Anyone interested in helping may visit the Family Connection office to review the White Christmas applications and select one or more families to adopt. The office is located in the White County School System’s Central Office at 136 Warriors Path in Cleveland. Visitors are welcome from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., but please call ahead to make sure someone is there to assist you. The number is 706-219-4034.
Those who prefer to make a cash donation may drop off checks at the office. Checks should be made payable to White County Family Connection with ‘White Christmas’ noted on the memo line.
Family Connection is also accepting donations for its Shop with a Cop event. If you would like to help out with either program, contact Griffin at 706-219-4034.
