This Christmas season, we all should remember that there are those in our community that are less fortunate that we are. For this reason, Troop 1 will be collecting items for children who stay at the Children's home and Teen Shelter of Wichita Falls.
The shelter is asking for your donations. Below is a list of needs:
Gloves, hats mittens & scarves (children range in age from 2 - 17)
Fleece or sweat pant sets are great as all kids like them...and they fit more diverse body sizes.
Donations will be collected until December 18, after 6:30 p.m. That way they can be delivered in time to be sorted and wrapped.
You can bring it by the Troop 1 Scout hut located on the corner of Tenth and Polk St. If you'd like to arrange to have your donation picked up you can contact Blaney Eathorne at eathorne@gmail.com or (940) 923-7971.
These children often arrive with nothing more than the clothes they have on. They are placed in the Children's home mostly as a result of a court order and have suffered from the abuse, neglect, abandonment, and parental rejection. They may stay a few hours, days, weeks or months or longer.
To the abused, abandoned, neglected, or runaway youth, the Children's Home or the Teen Emergency Shelter is the best home they have ever known. The home like surroundings becomes a loving home and a safe place.
You can learn more about the Children's' Aid Society here.
Monday, December 9 2013 2:26 PM EST2013-12-09 19:26:46 GMT
Each year Child Advocates has an Angel Tree with an angel for each child the organization serves. Child Advocates tries to provide each of the kids with new clothes, shoes, coats and even some fun toys. Angels are available at the following locations: RPZO Co Salon located at 2611 Plaza Pkwy # 10 in Wichita FallsNissan located on Kell West BoulevardThe CASA Office located at 808 Austin Street in Wichita FallsThe deadline to bring gifts back is Friday, December 13th.
Each year Child Advocates has an Angel Tree with an angel for each child the organization serves. Child Advocates tries to provide each of the kids with new clothes, shoes, coats and even some fun toys. Angels are available at the following locations: RPZO Co Salon located at 2611 Plaza Pkwy # 10 in Wichita FallsNissan located on Kell West BoulevardThe CASA Office located at 808 Austin Street in Wichita FallsThe deadline to bring gifts back is Friday, December 13th.
Monday, December 9 2013 2:24 PM EST2013-12-09 19:24:18 GMT
Many retailers offer e-receipts for both our convenience and theirs. E-receipts save retailers money, and they make it easier for you to electronically file them away until they're needed for returns, warranties or taxes.While paperless receipts may offer savings for retailers and convenience to you, be sure you're aware of what else you could be receiving in your inbox. Along with receipts, businesses may send "junk mail" filled with surveys, coupons and other promotional offers. They may al...
Many retailers offer e-receipts for both our convenience and theirs. E-receipts save retailers money, and they make it easier for you to electronically file them away until they're needed for returns, warranties or taxes.While paperless receipts may offer savings for retailers and convenience to you, be sure you're aware of what else you could be receiving in your inbox. Along with receipts, businesses may send "junk mail" filled with surveys, coupons and other promotional offers. They may al...
Monday, December 9 2013 12:27 AM EST2013-12-09 05:27:55 GMT
TXDOT could be seen all over Wichita Falls spreading awareness to promote that people be safe during the holiday season and refrain from drinking and driving.
TXDOT could be seen all over Wichita Falls spreading awareness to promote that people be safe during the holiday season and refrain from drinking and driving.
Saturday, December 7 2013 11:49 AM EST2013-12-07 16:49:38 GMT
People can learn about topics such as scholarships and financial aid and helping children go to college. It is primarily focused on helping Hispanic students but all are welcome to attend.
People can learn about topics such as scholarships and financial aid and helping children go to college. It is primarily focused on helping Hispanic students but all are welcome to attend.
Friday, December 6 2013 8:53 PM EST2013-12-07 01:53:34 GMT
Texas Department of Transportation crews have been working round the clock to clear off all roads, bridges, and overpasses during the recent ice storm.
Texas Department of Transportation crews have been working round the clock to clear off all roads, bridges, and overpasses during the recent ice storm.
Friday, December 6 2013 7:29 PM EST2013-12-07 00:29:38 GMT
When the winter weather hits most of us are concerned about catching a cold or getting the flu, but there are other health risks you should be concerned about. Frostbite and hypothermia can be very dangerous and sometimes deadly.
When the winter weather hits most of us are concerned about catching a cold or getting the flu, but there are other health risks you should be concerned about. Frostbite and hypothermia can be very dangerous and sometimes deadly.
Nominate someone who selflessly helps others to be one of our Community Service Champions. We honor someone each month, and name a Champion of the Year each November.
Newschannel 6 supports Crime Stoppers, a non-profit organization helping to keep Texoma safe. It offers rewards to anonymous callers who provide information about a crime or wanted suspects.
