Will You Help A Child?
Will You Help A Child and A Family This Holiday Season?
Earlier in this issue, Bob shared about some of the issues we all face when we gather the extended family around for that special meal during the holiday season. He offered some practical advice on making the most of that special time. If you will permit me, I would like to share another issue facing so many families, in particular, the single parents who Sheridan House ministers to day in and day out.
Not surprisingly, many single parents in our community struggle to make ends meet. Most are tasked with being the sole provider and champion for their children and have limited help from anyone to shoulder their load. Like everyone, they long to make the holidays a special time for their family, but many simply don’t have the means to do so.
Would you join us as we come alongside hundreds of families this holiday season? Every Thanksgiving, we provide the makings of a special meal for single parent families in need. This year, the turkeys have already been provided, so we are holding a food drive from now until Monday, November 16th, to collect both canned and dry goods to supplement the meal.
For Christmas, we are collecting unwrapped toys for nearly a thousand children. The parents of the children will have the opportunity to visit our Toy Shoppe in December and select a few perfect gifts for their children. There is nothing like seeing a child’s face light up on Christmas morning when a highly anticipated gift is unwrapped.
The simple gift of some food and toys allows families to make memories that last a lifetime while providing encouragement to those with limited hope. Your donation will make the difference for a family in need!
God Bless You,
Scott
