Christmas is a time of joy, love and giving. Three Iola women believe every child deserves a magical Christmas. They’ve banded together to once again provide the Adopt-A-Child program for the community.
Cheryl Sparks, Barbie Daugharthy and Teresa Gribble are spearheading the annual program but they need the community’s help. Sparks said the group has received 181 applications for gifts this year. They’ve begun purchasing items for children out of their saved up fund but desperately need help from Iola patrons to adopt a child.
The deadline for the applications has already passed. Recipients list their children’s ages, clothing sizes, needs and wish lists.
Iolans wishing to adopt a child and buy gifts for them, can begin calling one of the above organizers. Sparks said most donors spend around $40 or $50 per child.
The gifts must be handed in by Dec. 3, so they can be distributed on Dec. 11. Donors bringing in gifts for the children are asked to leave the items unwrapped and bring the child’s application number. Volunteers affiliated with Adopt-A-Child will handle the wrapping services in December.
People who would prefer not to shop , but would like to donate for the children, can deposit money into the Adopt-A-Child account at Emprise Bank.
For more information, contact Sparks at 365-1789, Daugharthy at 365-5061 or Gribble at 365-9103.
Adopt-A-Child kids need holiday help
