CHRISTMAS CHARITYS

Christmas charities are a necessary part of the fabric of our current lives. I have rung bells for the Salvation Army and each store that has a ringer I put in whatever change I can. Also if the kids are with me I hand over money for them to put in. We have had a tough row to hoe for the past 3 summers and hopefully this next year will get us back to square one and so we having learned all we have will be helping others. Regular donations to Red Cross and Salvation Army. The clothing bank will be kept in mind and The Alliance Church that has helped us will be benefitted also. Especially in the line of pet products and personal products. Food items are imporatant however those are too for the appropriate people.

We usually put a few dollars in the red buckets of the bell ringers for the Salvation Army. We also try to either donate to the Toys for Tots charity run by the Marines or to adopt a needy family in the area. Unfortunately, things aren't as plentiful for us this year to be able to help as much as we have in the past.