Thursday, December 1, 2022

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


• Enabling Salvation Army to provide toys and food baskets to needy families in Odessa

Staff Report
The Odessa American

ODESSA, TEXAS - With 16 days left to go to raise funds for the 28th year of the Empty Stocking Fund to help the needy in Odessa time is of the essence.

Funds stay in Ector County and help needy families like that of Tanya, not her real name, a single mom with three children who recently was laid-off from work. Tanya and her children are struggling financially with hospital bills as one daughter has leukemia.

The Empty Stocking Fund, an annual fundraising effort by the Odessa American and The Salvation Army, will continue through Dec. 17.

Funds stay in Ector County and help needy families. The Empty Stocking Fund, an annual fundraising effort by the Odessa American and The Salvation Army, will continue through Dec. 17. Empty Stocking Funds go for a good holiday meal and small gifts under the tree for needy seniors and children.

The Empty Stocking Fund was created by the Odessa American in 1995 and has raised more than $2.1 million.

LATEST "EMPTY STOCKING" DONATIONS

James Cox: $204
Christopher Pipes: $204
Today’s total: $408
Previous total: $10,150
Grand total: $10,558
Goal: $100,000

WANT TO HELP?

Donations to the Empty Stocking Fund may be mailed or delivered to the Odessa American, 700 N. Grant, Suite 800, Odessa or the Salvation Army Community Center, 810 E. 11th St.. ZIP codes for both are 79761.

Call (432) 332-0738.

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