There are still about 250 applications awaiting answers. In a related matter, the Christmas Connection, an organization of area social service agencies, is in desperate need of new or nearly new bicycles. If you can give a new children's bicycle to the connection, please call 829-6300. That bike gathering dust in the garage could make a world of difference Christmas morning as its chrome glistens under the tree. The Empty Stocking Fund is not intended to pay off debts, to provide long-term assistance for chronic illness or physical handicaps or to provide luxury gifts.
Priority is given to families with children and to the elderly.
No money is used for administering the fund. Everyone who receives help from the fund must complete an application. No assistance is given without a review of the need by the agency taking the application and the Empty Stocking Fund Committee. These agencies are not affiliated with the Empty Stocking Fund. Although the Empty Stocking Fund is administered by The Record, no applications are available at the office.