Four United Methodist ministries, Dallas Bethlehem Center, Methodism's Breadbasket, Wesley-Rankin Community Center and The Wilkinson Center, have joined in a collaborative effort to provide at least 1,200 children with Christmas gifts so that they may experience the love and joy that each one expresses. The collaborating agencies represent a broad cross-section of economically disadvantaged communities within East, South and West Dallas. This year, the target is 1,200 children with an increase of participation by the North Texas Conference churches. Each child will receive a coat, a sweatshirt, a toy, two T-shirts and a package of 6 pair of socks and underwear. Groups are encouraged to choose one or more of the five items to buy and donate.
Assistance is available to help select clothing sizes.
Also needed are gift-wrapping supplies of tape, scissors and ribbon. Volunteers will be needed to staff the Collection Center and to receive and distribute the items. The Wilkinson Center, Brian Burton. South and East Dallas area - Methodism's Breadbasket, Ivolure Armstrong. Location will soon be announced.