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Thursday, December 18, 2008 10:00 AM Salvation Army Empty Stocking List Here is the Salvation Army's list of needy families. If you would like to help one of these families, please call the Salvation Army at 243-2696, and give the number of the person or family you would like to help. After you are given a number, you should go to the Salvation Army office at 316 S. Tarboro St. to pick up more information about the person or family you are shopping for. All items are due to the Salvation Army by Dec. 19. The list: 310 -- A grandmother of twin girls, age 9, and a boy, age 12, would like bikes for the girls and clothes and games for the boy. 1188 -- A single, unemployed mother of three needs clothes. Her 12-year-old girl wants an MP3 player, her 10-year-old boy wants male wrestling figures or a skateboard, and 4-year-old boy wants a bike or a Spider-Man action figure. 1570 -- A 70-year-old lady needs help with money for utilities, food, and clothing. She really could use a washing machine. 2124 -- A single mom with two boys, ages 6 and 8, would like a basketball goal, drum set, and Transformers. The mom could really use a microwave or gift cards. 2202 -- A single mom of three would like learning games, cars, and clothes for her son and her two girls would like pocket books, clothes, dress-up stuff, and Dora the Explorer items. The mom needs pots and pans and possibly a set of end tables (even if used). 2526 -- A single mom with 9-year-old boy would like clothes, boots, Legos, and Power Ranger figures for her son. The mom would like a nightgown, pair of dress shoes, and socks. The family also needs food for Christmas. 2994 -- A single, unemployed mother of three would like a small TV for her family. Her 6-year-old girl would like to have a bike; her 4-year-old boy would also like a bike; and her 2-year-old girl would like a push n go buggy. 3928 -- A disabled woman would like assistance with food and toys for her four grandchildren. She also needs help paying for her utilities. 4078 -- A single mother of two boys, ages 8 and 10, is in need of assistance. Her boys would like bikes and the mother needs bedding and household items. 4134 -- A single, unemployed mother of two would like help. The Mom would like Bath and Body Works items; hr 4-year-old son would like a bike and educational toys; and her 3-year-old girl would like a baby doll, kitchen set, and educational toys. 4260 -- A family who just moved here. needs help with toys for kids. They are seeking bikes, dolls, and clothing for two girls. 4338 -- A family of nine, whose dad is the only one working, needs help. The six boys would like electronic games, the only girl would like a doll, mom would like a crock pot and the dad is into games also. 4388 -- A 35-year-old single mom with one child needs help this year. The mom would love a coat and shoes, while her 11-year-old would like clothes and a Playstation. 4618 -- A family with four children needs help this year. The 2-year-old boy would like toys; the 4-year-old boy wants a bike; the 3-year-old also wants a bike; and the 10-year-old boy wants bike and games. Their mother would like household items. 4632 -- A single mother is in need of food and clothes for herself and her 11-year-old son. The mother needs a coat and watch, and her son would like a bicycle and Nintendo DS. 4648 -- A single mom with three children needs help for Christmas. Mom is asking for clothes for herself and bikes for her kids. 4674 -- A 26-year-old mother needs help. The mom would like sheets and blankets; her twin boys would like toys; her 7-year-old would like a coat; and her 6-year-old would like toys. 4704 -- A mother of three would like help providing Christmas presents for her children; a girl, age 9, and two boys, ages 7 and 9. 4740 -- A family of five, whose father recently lost his job, needs food, clothing, toys, and help paying for utilities. 4744 -- A family of five is seeking help. The father works and the family is asking for food and clothes. Their 2-year-old and 4-year-old girls would like bikes. 4750 -- A family of 10 needs food and a new mattress set. 4768 -- A family of five who just relocated would like help this year. The son, 10, likes remote control cars; a girl, 8, likes Nintendo games; a girl, 4, likes Dora the Explorer dolls; and mom would like clothes. |
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Nancy Eaton said...
In Charlotte, the DSS provided a family that needed help during the holidays, based on the number of people we were able to help. The parameters in the "giving" were: food for the whole family, at least one gift item from a "wish list". Usually the companies I worked for would donate a check payable to the utility company for a specified amount to be used towards that family's account. You didn't know what was wished for until you were assigned the family and it usually was for items such as clothing and smaller toys.
Friday, December 12, 2008 at 10:31 AM
TAMMY said...In Charlotte, the DSS provided a family that needed help during the holidays, based on the number of people we were able to help. The parameters in the "giving" were: food for the whole family, at least one gift item from a "wish list". Usually the companies I worked for would donate a check payable to the utility company for a specified amount to be used towards that family's account. You didn't know what was wished for until you were assigned the family and it usually was for items such as clothing and smaller toys.
Friday, December 12, 2008 at 10:31 AM
I agree with u all. Christmas to me is about the children just seeing there face light up means more to me than any gift. So if your heart is willing to giving then do so. Merry Christmas to all!!!
Sunday, December 07, 2008 at 3:15 PM
I have sat and read the list and the comments made. These kids are just like any other kid with Christmas..........they want things. As far as the parents asking for things.......I dont see a problem with that. Some may not really be down on their luck....and should really be ashamed........but I see nothing on this list that isnt reasonable. We should all be trying to help the needy and stop buying our families so much. As Christians we should be reaching out more. I also see where people can be taken advantage of in helping.......what to do??? Pray that God leads you to the right family to help...he will.
Saturday, December 06, 2008 at 5:16 AM
I so agree with you there. A Playstation???? Unreal to me too, and what happened to "be gtateful for what you get?? I will never forget what happened to me about 25 years ago...I went to the Salavation Army (I remember as a child enjoying it so much dropping $$$in the big pot) and I too needed assistance at Christmas so I applied and quess what?????? I receive a letter(I had no home phone or cell phone)that they were sorry they couldn't help me that year. I was a single Mom with one small child and I asked nothing for myself, just for my child. I was crushed and my child got nothing. So my friend I so much agree with you on this one.
Friday, December 05, 2008 at 10:35 PM
I'm all for helping the children but what puzzles me is why are the parent{s} in some cases asking for more than the child? Asking for Bath and Body is quite a luxury I would think. I can remember when the list were for the children to make sure they had something for Christmas - not the parent. Some sounds more like greed. If it were me I rather my child received gifts instead of me.
Wednesday, December 03, 2008 at 6:19 PM
