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Salvation Army is in need this year - Odessa American: Local News Eli Hartman Angel Tree helper Hana Rodriguez and Salvation Army Captain Clara Gomez mark a children’s bike with a name at the Salvation Army of Odessa on Tuesday afternoon to help fill out an Angel Tree donation which provides families with Christmas gifts for their children. OAT120920_FillTheStocking Children’s toys sit in storage at the Salvation Army of Odessa on Tuesday afternoon as part of the Empty Stocking Fund c...

Supported by community donations since the 1980s, the Empty Stocking Fund assists vulnerable children and fragile seniors in St. Johns County with funds for food, clothing or toys at the holidays. Tax-deductible donations are fully distributed. Last year, $104,000 was dispersed during the holidays to assist more than 550 families and seniors. This year, distributing funds, sharing additional services and volunteer involvement will be incorporated with the following — and potentially mor...

‘Tis the season for giving. Brett Payne of Canadian Tire in North Battleford shared this photo of $500 worth of toys Trevor Watts from Eternal Memories Funeral Home bought from the local store and donated to the Empty Stocking Fund. Photo submitted article continues below

I'm getting emails in the middles of the night, messages on our Facebook page, letters at the office of people asking for help. It's truly moving," CEO Melissa Nelson said.