They say it’s better to give than receive, and that was true this week as Clarendon College softball players met to wrap Christmas presents for local children.
The softball team bought and wrapped presents for five angels from the Panhandle Community Services Angel Tree this year, and according to Marcia Campbell at PCS, there are still over 60 angels left on the tree.
“We started with 106 angels this year,” Campbell said, “and last year we only had 75.”
PCS is asking for help in providing Christmas for these children.
“Monetary donations are also accepted and are tax deductible,” Campbell said. “We take the donations and shop for the kids left on the tree.”
On Monday, the CC softball team also volunteered their time to wrap Christmas presents for local foster children.
These gifts were bought by the Donley County Child Welfare Board, which currently serves 21 children in care from Donley County.
“Our board works each year to ensure the kids from our county have a wonderful Christmas,” said Ann Huey, CWB president.
The board was able to shop for the gifts with monies raised during their “Kash for Kids” fundraiser this past Fourth of July.
“Without the generosity of those who supported our fundraiser, we would be unable to provide Christmas for these children,” Huey said.
To donate to the PCS Angel Tree project or select an Angel, please stop by the Panhandle Community Services office at 416 S. Kearney Street before December 14. Gifts for Angels need to be dropped off at the PCS office by December 21.
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