Ready, Set, Go
Applications have started pouring in for Toybox with stories of single parents working day and night to pay the bills, workers laid off jobs, children with medical or emotional turmoil, and some families who are struggling to keep their electric and water running from month to month. Hard economic times equal difficult conditions for families who have no one to turn to for help and no resources for financial income. Over the next few weeks, I will highlight many of these families, along with many of the elderly in our community who need our support during this holiday season. I will include specific needs and requests of these children and senior citizens who count on the Toybox and Christmas for the Elderly programs. While their identity will remain anonymous, these stories are real. The families and individuals that you will read about live right here in the Cape Girardeau community. I know that as a community, we will reach out to those in need and bring joy to their holiday. I thank you in advance for helping your neighbors during this joyous season.
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