The Need For 'Christmas For Kids' Has Doubled
Mike Matejka / Facebook For 38 years, the Bloomington-Normal Trades and Labor Assembly and the McLean County Chamber of Commerce have sponsored the “Christmas for Kids” party for low-income families. This year looked a little different due to COVID-19. Regional Manager and LIUNA General Executive Board member John Penn said they have not seen this level of response and need since their first year, which was during a recession. This year, the Normal Meijer store donated more than $1,000 in toys. “It’s an unprecedented number, but we really appreciate them coming in with that donat...
Source: wglt.org