Empty Stocking Fund ... Mother of six who lost job due to illness looks to Empty Stocking Fund

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.

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• Mother of six who lost job due to illness looks to Empty Stocking Fund

Staff Report
Odessa American

ODESSA, TEXAS - Jackie, not her real name, is a single Odessa mother of six who has lost her job due to illness and now has no medical insurance. She’s not used to asking for help – but will be unable to provide a Merry Christmas for her children. This family can be helped through the Empty Stocking Fund ...

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