Serving Clovis, Portales and the Surrounding Communities
Serving Clovis, Portales and the Surrounding Communities
Today’s family in need: This family needs help breaking a cycle of bad luck.
The family, which includes three children, suffers from what Salvation Army Lt. Kelly Berggren calls “generational curses.”
“Generation after generation they rely on assistance to get by,” he said. “This young couple is trying to break that cycle, but they seem to keep running into obstacles.”
While the mother was just hired at her first job, the father’s work is only seasonal.
“I believe they will make it out of the trap of poverty but they could use some help this Christmas,” Berggren said.
About the Empty Stocking Fund: The fund is a joint venture of the Salvation Army and The Eastern New Mexico News. The fund helps low-income families with toys, food and clothing.
How to help: The Eastern New Mexico News is accepting Empty Stocking Fund donations at its newspaper offices in Clovis (521 Pile St. or P.O. Box 1689, Clovis 88101) and Portales (101 E. First St. or P.O. Box 848, Portales 88130).
Envelopes should be clearly marked “Empty Stocking Fund.” Checks must be payable to The Salvation Army. Contributions will be forwarded to The Salvation Army.
— Information is supplied by Salvation Army Corps Officer Lt. Kelly Berggren
