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Posted: Sunday, December 6, 2009 8:41 am
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Without some intervention from the community, Community Action Center Director Jim Blaha fears that some kids might not find presents under the tree this Christmas.
This year, the largest number of children ever - 950 - are eligible for the CAC's Christmas Sharing program. That's no surprise considering that in 2009, the CAC, which serves the Northfield School District area, has helped more new families than ever. Many, Blaha said, are those who have lost their jobs or had their home foreclosed and who never thought they would need the CAC.
This quarter alone, the CAC served 90 new families, he said.
Blaha is asking Northfield and Dundas area residents for donations of toys for children of all ages, but especially for adolescents and teens. For them, jewelry, fancy toiletries and perfumes, electric razors and clothing would fit the bill.
Donations can be dropped off through 5 p.m. Monday at any Northfield Toys for Tots location or at the CAC, located at the Northfield Community Resource Center, 1651 Jefferson Parkway on Monday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Volunteers, including older teens, are also needed to help during the Wednesday event — which runs from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. — with jobs including gift wrapping and hospitality. Anyone interested in volunteering should call the CAC at 664-3550. |
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