Jane and her husband, Robert, have three children. Both are college graduates who lost good-paying jobs when the economy soured several years ago, then had to take work that paid much less.
They managed to adjust and get by until Robert lost his job. Until he finds work, Jane is the only breadwinner. They get no other assistance.
Jane and Robert are like all parents who want their children to enjoy the holidays. They want to see their eyes light up on Christmas morning, like in past years.
But this year, that’s not going to happen. And it pains them.
Their children seem to understand what their mom and dad have gone through. Still, the youngest child, who is 7, is excited about Santa and is looking forward to opening gifts on Christmas morning.
The Empty Stocking Fund was created by this newspaper in 1971 to spread cheer to children whose families are suffering through hardships during the holiday season. Contributions will be acknowledged in the manner requested by donors.
CONTRIBUTORS
Jim Nichols Saturday Golf Group: $135
Pastor William & Chandra Jones: $100
Mae Alice Young Singing & Care Ministry: $50
ASF Logistics: $200
Dennis, Susan, Ralph & Tison: $75
In loving memory of Karin Elizabeth Willis: $47
Thelma Brown: $26
Anonymous: $20
Walter & Cindy Murphy: $100
Pamela Keeler Imholz: $50
In memory of Victoria Klem: $20
The Robben Family: $100
In memory of my mother, Sally H. Jones: $100
In memory of Sue Silva: $100
In honor of my grandchildren & great grands: Taylor English, Zachary English, Madison English, Tyler English, Jack Knight, Elizabeth Brandau, Allen English, Ricky Wiggins, Randy Wiggins & Julie Jill Knight: $100
Anonymous: $1,000
Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church Sunday School Sunshine Fund: $100
Anonymous: $50
Mr. & Mrs. Angel Rodriguez: $100
In memory of Mr. & Mrs. Herman Niemeyer: $25
Myron & Ann Tremaine: $50
In loving memory of Bob Larigan & Margie Barquist: $100
Anonymous: $50
Maria Sparkman: $50
In memory of Greg Sewell: $50
In memory of Frank Cheatham: $100
In memory of Roy E. Cook & Shack Wimbish, Jr. from Leah S. Cook: $50
In loving memory of J. Robert Logan, Jr. by his brothers, Clarkson C. Logan & Lawton M. Logan: $50
In loving memory of Mrs. Helen Gignilliat Connerat & in loving memory of Col. & Mrs. Joseph A. Logan by Dr. & Mrs. J. Robert Logan: $50
In memory of Frank R. Cullum by William L. Belford, Jr. & Patricia Belford Rosenthal: $50
Today’s Total: $2,963
Total to Date: $69,155.62
HOW TO HELP
Make checks payable to the Empty Stocking Fund and mail to the Savannah Morning News, P.O. Box 1088, Savannah, GA 31402-1088. Only monetary gifts can be accepted. Or donate at savannahnow.com/emptystocking.