In the News ... "Business owner issues Empty Stocking challenge"

• Empty Stocking Fund still short of $100,000 goal

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• The Odessa American

ODESSA, TEXAS - An anonymous Odessa donor is challenging other business people to donate to this 25th year of the Empty Stocking Fund by Friday’s deadline to give.

The donor will match every dollar up to $35,000.

Salvation Army of Odessa Captain Juan Gomez said the anonymous challenge means the chance of a Merry Christmas to many Odessa families.

“What a delight it was for us to hear this morning that an anonymous donor has stepped up to challenge others to give,” Gomez said. “This donor is willing to match up to $35,000. If, we are able to match this donation dollar for dollar we are confident we can reach our Empty Stocking Goal of $100,000.”

Gomez detailed the importance of meeting the goal ...

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• Helping those in need in Odessa

Staff Report
• The Odessa American

ODESSA, TEXAS - The 25th year of the Empty Stocking Fund ends in less than 5 days but remains short of the $100,000 goal to help struggling families.

Funds stay in Ector County and help needy families who are struggling to provide a Merry Christmas for their children. Empty Stocking Funds go for a good holiday meal and small gifts under the tree.

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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