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Caring Hearts is looking for those caring Cambridge community members wanting to help a child to believe in Santa and kind souls.
"This is the time of year when some of our families need our help to make their child's Christmas special," said Shelly Logston, Cambridge Elementary School principal. "Caring Hearts is going on its 12th year in our community. We have had several groups in the past help make our giving program a success."
The Masonic Lodge has donated thousands of dollars worth of toys over the years. The churches and smaller groups such as bridge clubs, Lions Club and book clubs have donated as well. There have also been a few large donations made by individuals in honor of loved ones.
"Our need this year is much greater than ever before, said Logston.
Logston has had up to 48 Cambridge children on the list in the past.
"This year, I already have 58 children and 22 families on my list."
Logston is counting on the community to help. Ornaments have be placed at different locations throughout the community including The Cambridge Chronicle, County Seat, Cambridge Elementary School and the churches. Ornaments can be picked up at any of these locations.
If anyone has a questions about the gift item, please call the grade school office and ask to speak to Logston. Unwrapped gifts can be dropped off at the grade school office, County Seat or the Cambridge Chronicle. Gifts with the ornament taped to the gift need to be in by Monday, Dec. 12. Deliveries will be made on Monday, Dec. 19.
"Food certificates are always a wonderful addition to our Caring Hearts program," Logston said. "Many families are just making ends meet, and having children home for two weeks during break definitely puts a financial strain on families due to the increase in grocery bills."
If you are interested in picking up an ornament or making a monetary donation to Caring Hearts, please stop by the elementary school office.
"It constantly amazes me how our families care about our kids," Logston said. "The need is so great this year, but I know with everyone's help, we will make this year special for these kids.
Logston adds, "I’m not trying to take away from the Angel Tree, but our kids and families ask for different items. Our kids ask for coats, boots, socks, hats, gloves, books and food. They ask for things that every child should have but, for whatever reason, are unable to get. Times are tough!"
"With the additional toys and our additional families, our need is tremendous," Logston said. "I know our community will come together to make this an extra special year."
Caring Hearts is looking for those caring Cambridge community members wanting to help a child to believe in Santa and kind souls.
"This is the time of year when some of our families need our help to make their child's Christmas special," said Shelly Logston, Cambridge Elementary School principal. "Caring Hearts is going on its 12th year in our community. We have had several groups in the past help make our giving program a success."
The Masonic Lodge has donated thousands of dollars worth of toys over the years. The churches and smaller groups such as bridge clubs, Lions Club and book clubs have donated as well. There have also been a few large donations made by individuals in honor of loved ones.
"Our need this year is much greater than ever before, said Logston.
Logston has had up to 48 Cambridge children on the list in the past.
"This year, I already have 58 children and 22 families on my list."
Logston is counting on the community to help. Ornaments have be placed at different locations throughout the community including The Cambridge Chronicle, County Seat, Cambridge Elementary School and the churches. Ornaments can be picked up at any of these locations.
If anyone has a questions about the gift item, please call the grade school office and ask to speak to Logston. Unwrapped gifts can be dropped off at the grade school office, County Seat or the Cambridge Chronicle. Gifts with the ornament taped to the gift need to be in by Monday, Dec. 12. Deliveries will be made on Monday, Dec. 19.
"Food certificates are always a wonderful addition to our Caring Hearts program," Logston said. "Many families are just making ends meet, and having children home for two weeks during break definitely puts a financial strain on families due to the increase in grocery bills."
If you are interested in picking up an ornament or making a monetary donation to Caring Hearts, please stop by the elementary school office.
"It constantly amazes me how our families care about our kids," Logston said. "The need is so great this year, but I know with everyone's help, we will make this year special for these kids.
Logston adds, "I’m not trying to take away from the Angel Tree, but our kids and families ask for different items. Our kids ask for coats, boots, socks, hats, gloves, books and food. They ask for things that every child should have but, for whatever reason, are unable to get. Times are tough!"
"With the additional toys and our additional families, our need is tremendous," Logston said. "I know our community will come together to make this an extra special year."
