Santa Needs Helpers
It’s mid-December and Christmas is quickly approaching, though you couldn’t tell by walking outside. 50 degree weather in December? Would it be too bold to reach for the golf clubs?
All joking aside, while you and I prepare for this wonderful holiday, there are others who may not be catching the Christmas spirit. The economy, despite slow improvement, has seen better days. And while we begin Christmas shopping and caroling, let’s not forget those who have had their lives dramatically affected by recent economic hardships.
This Christmas season, give back. Consider donating to your local Red Cross chapter. Mercer County has a Red Cross chapter located at 909 Wayne Street, Suite 124 Celina, OH 45822. Residents of Allen County can visit 610 S. Collett St. Lima, OH 45805 for their Red Cross chapter, while Auglaize County residents can donate at 10 W. Auglaize St. P.O. Box 232 Wapakoneta, OH 45895. Residents in Shelby County can visit 207 West Water Street, Sidney, Ohio 45365. Darke County residents can donate at
130 Martz St., Suite 6 Greenville, OH 45331. Champaign County residents can donate at Mad River Red Cross PO Box 435 West Liberty, OH 43357. If you can’t make it to a physical location to donate, perhaps consider an alternative method. Residents in Preble County should visit 101 North Barron Street, Suite 101 Eaton, Ohio 45320.
Visit http://www.operationwarm.org/, a site dedicated to ensure that all children can stay warm this winter. Although the weather is certainly pleasing right now, every Ohioan knows that when winter finally decides to show, it makes its presence known. If you have an old coat that you no longer wear, consider its potential to keep winter off the back of someone else.
While I talk about charity and giving back this Christmas, I would be remiss if I didn’t acknowledge a certain group within my district that needs no reassurance. They have already helped many needy children this year.
It pleases me to acknowledge the Parkway Future Business Leaders Association (FBLA) for their hard work in an effort to bright the holidays for others. With the help of Cub Scout Pack 98 Webelos, the staff of Parkway Schools, and the freshman class, the program raised over $1400 in toys and money for Toys for Tots. What an amazing feat. Thank you to everyone who helped make a difference with this program.
It’s vital that we stop and think about what this holiday is really about. Family. Friends. A sense of togetherness. It’s a season that celebrates humanity. So let’s do our part. Consider giving back this Christmas to those that need it the most. Every child deserves an exciting, warm Christmas morning. Let’s follow the example of the Parkway FBLA.
Sincerely,
Senator Keith Faber
President Pro Tempore
12th Senate District
