A global pandemic couldn’t stop holiday cheer, warmth and kindness as over 215 donors provided gifts and basic needs for 1,279 Family & Children’s Services’ (F&CS) children and families in need through the annual F&CS Holiday Assistance program. For so many F&CS clients, December is a month filled with difficult decisions. Many low- and no-income…
The Family & Children’s Services (F&CS) Resource Room, located at the Sarah and John Graves Center, obtained a grant in December from the national retailer Walmart. Proceeds benefited 78 clients, who received Christmas baskets and blankets. The baskets consisted of a ham or turkey, side dishes such as green bean casserole, sugar cookies with icing…
When a child is given a bike, not only do they develop healthy habits, but they also strengthen their mental and emotional health, self-confidence and resilience. Unfortunately, many children don’t have the opportunity to own their own bicycle, a luxury many families cannot afford especially during a pandemic. For the last 13 years, Humble Sons…
The holiday spirit was in full swing at the Dec. 10 Family & Children’s Services Child Abuse & Trauma Services building, as 316 attendees and family members in coats and hats are greeted by staff. The Christmas tree was smothered with wrapped and unwrapped toys, and the children looked them over with mouths agape while awaiting to take a holiday…
You don’t need to look far to experience the warmth and kindness of 200 donors as they provided holiday cheer to Family & Children’s Services’ families in need – 1,234 children and families were treated to an extraordinary surprise Christmas with gifts of clothes, bikes, toys, books, holiday meals and so much more through the…
