In the News ... "Empty Stocking needs help"

• Helping those in need in Odessa

Staff Report
• The Odessa American

ODESSA, TEXAS - TThe 26th year of the Empty Stocking Fund is underway with a goal of $100,000 and won’t be met without your help.

Funds stay in Ector County and help needy families like that of the Johnsons, not their real name. This family of four became much larger after getting custody of their three nieces and nephews. They now have seven children under 10 but wanted to keep all the family together

These families can be helped through the Empty Stocking Fund, an annual fundraising effort by the Odessa American and Salvation Army of Odessa ...

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