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

By Casey Dennis, Reporter
• The Odessa American

ODESSA, TEXAS - Salvation Army of Odessa Captain Juan Gomez’s Christmas wish is that every child in Odessa has a good meal and a toy under the tree.

“Every child deserves to wake up Christmas morning and feel the joy of Christmas. Empty Stocking provides The Salvation Army with the opportunity to help struggling parents see joy on the face of their children,” Gomez said ...

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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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