Silver Valley Civitan Project Santa update
Submitted by Gary Arnold
The 54th edition of Silver Valley Civitan Project
Santa is proceeding with an anticipated long list of community families. Last year 82 children from 36 families in need
received gifts on Christmas Eve.
The List Team will
meet November 12 with the visitation team contacting families by telephone soon thereafter. Volunteers in small groups will
begin wrapping large gift boxes at Project Santa Headquarters soon.
The Civitan Club had a successful chicken meal fun raising event in October with proceeds pledge to Project
Santa. This effort was made after the club had cancelled four fund raising events during 2020 because of the pandemic.
More than a dozen supporters including both individuals and churches
have already contributed to Civitan Project Santa. The donations have ranged from $5 to $500 each. Contributions of
any amount are gratefully appreciated.
Monetary contributions
may be sent to the Silver Valley Civitan Club, Inc., c/o Gary Arnold, Treasurer, 7213 Old Hwy 64, Trinity NC 27370. Churches
tend to be the main supporters of PSC along with a few individuals and businesses. No donation is too large nor to small.
All donations should be made by December 1 to allow for proper planning.
People may add to their Christmas spirit by donating new unwrapped toys to Project Santa at the home of Harold
& Joyce Parrish, 12986 East Old Highway 64. Previously owned clothing and toys will not be accepted this year due
to health concerns.