KinCare families will
sponsor a Christmas tree at the 2007 Festival of Trees at the Southwest
Virginia Museum Historical State Park. The Festival of Trees will be open to
the public beginning November 11th through December 31st .
KinCare families chose the theme “Homespun” for the tree. Families
are currently making angels, stars and other ornaments for the tree. Each
ornament is hand crafted by KinCare caregivers and children. Families are
personalizing each ornament. Each angel is given a name. Example of names
that have been given, are Hope, Precious, Sunshine, Laughter, Joy, and
Love. Families will also add a personal testimony about their family story
in “scroll” form to hang on the tree. Please come by and enjoy the trees.
Toys for Tots
The U.S. Marines will
sponsor a Toys for Tots Christmas project this year. Eligible families who
can apply are those who receive food stamps, TANF, and or free or reduced
lunches at school. Applications are for each child in the home and can be
completed at Wise, Lee, and City of Norton DSS offices or can be obtained
from client’s social worker. Deadline for application with attached
approval form is November 14, 2007. Pick up will be the empty “warehouse”
building next to Food City in BSG on December 15, 2007.
