Serving Clovis, Portales and the Surrounding Communities
Serving Clovis, Portales and the Surrounding Communities
Today’s family in need: This single mother is on her way to a new life, but she needs help to have a normal Christmas.
Two of the three children are over the age limit to receive toys from the Salvation Army, according to Lt. Kelly Berggren, but the family could still use some help.
“Her story touched my heart as she left an abusive relationship with her three children and is trying to start a new life as a single mom,” he said. “Not much has gone her way as her kids are acting out the aggression they have come to know.”
The family receives counseling and requests help in order to have a normal Christmas.
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
