One child waits…

By Tia Nielsen

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One Child birthed Christmas. Now at Christmas time, the excitement of the season is most visible in the eyes of a child. Hope abounds… at least for many children.

But every year, some children will not let themselves hope to find a present under the tree. Life for their family has been economically harsh. There will be no presents.

Each Christmas since 2003, Servant’s Heart of Indy finds a way to supply Christmas gifts for hundreds of children who otherwise would be without presents. Generous individuals, families and businesses have donated toys to help hurting families. This year many of these same donors have had to cut back or opt out of helping due to the economy explains Servant’s Heart founder and local businessman Bill Boone.

BY THE NUMBER:

Applying for help this year are 196 families with a total of 491 children. At press time, the resources are in place to help 282 children from 108 families. That leaves 209 children from 88 families left to be helped.

PARTNERS:

The Southside Times is partnering with Servant’s Heart along with the Beech Grove Public Library and the Beech Grove fire stations to serve as drop off sites for unwrapped gifts for children ages 0 to 13. The Southside Times office can also accept financial donations and will issue a tax deductible receipt on behalf of Servant’s Heart.

DROP OFF LOCATIONS:

Cash, checks or unwrapped gifts for children ages 0 to 13 – The Southside Times newspaper office, 301 Main Street, Beech Grove;
Unwrapped gifts – Beech Grove Public Library, 1102 Main Street; Beech Grove Fire Stations.

ONE CHILD WAITS…

Each week the Southside Times will update our readers with the progress in reaching the goal of helping all 196 families and their 491 children.
196 families requested help for Christmas gifts (56 from BG; 140 from nearby Indy)
108 families have been helped (34 from BG; 74 from Indy)
88 families remain (22 from BG; 66 Indy)
OR
491 children need Christmas presents
282 have been helped
209 more to go (55 kids yet from BG; 154 kids from Indy)

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