Wednesday, December 9, 2015

Empty Stocking Fund ... Fund helps mom struggling after loss of husband, job

Donations to the Empty Stocking Fund may be mailed or delivered to the Salvation Army Community Center, 810 E. 11th St., or the Odessa American, 222 E. Fourth St. ZIP codes for both are 79761. Call the Salvation Army at 332-0738. The Empty Stocking Fund was created by the Odessa American in 1995 and has raised more than $1.5 million. Empty Stocking funds enable the Salvation Army to provide toys and food baskets to needy families in Odessa. This year’s goal is $150,000.



• Fund helps mom struggling after loss of husband, job

Staff Report
Odessa American

ODESSA, TEXAS - An Odessa mother is struggling with the loss of the father of her three children and losing her job. Liz, not her real name, is searching for a new job and won’t be able to provide a happy Christmas for her children without help this year ...

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