Dear Editor,
I am writing in an attempt to raise awareness for the needs of low-income families in our community during the holiday season. While many of us are blessed in abundance during this time of the year, there are many people in Appling County who are not so fortunate. I would like to challenge the members of our community to become involved with a charity at some point over the next month. It is my belief that charitable organizations should receive greater community support during the holiday season.
“Support those who are less fortunate”
This time of year is a time of increased need for low-income families for several reasons. The first of these is an obvious one: the colder temperatures have created a need for heating our homes. Electric bills are generally higher during the colder months. People who do not have the money to pay these bills are often forced to go without heat. The second reason is more cultural, but no less serious: families with children must have money to buy Christmas gifts for them. Children do not understand monetary hardships; they only understand that there are no gifts for them from Santa Claus on Christmas morning. No parent should have to explain to their children why they are unable to buy a gift for them on Christmas.
Fortunately, these hardships can be greatly lessened by the people of our county. We are well-equipped to help others during the holiday season. Many of us who hold jobs will receive extra income during this time in the form of Christmas bonuses. This surplus cash could make some family’s Christmas absolutely magical. Also, many people have already been putting extra money aside for the holidays in order to buy gifts for their own families. How wonderful would it be to skip buying that new television or gaming console, and instead using that money to buy gifts for a child in need? It pays to remember the true spirit of Christmas: that it is more blessed to give than to receive. It would be beautiful for the members of our community to come together this holiday season to support those who are less fortunate.
Kayla Bohannon
Fortunately, these hardships can be greatly lessened by the people of our county. We are well-equipped to help others during the holiday season. Many of us who hold jobs will receive extra income during this time in the form of Christmas bonuses. This surplus cash could make some family’s Christmas absolutely magical. Also, many people have already been putting extra money aside for the holidays in order to buy gifts for their own families. How wonderful would it be to skip buying that new television or gaming console, and instead using that money to buy gifts for a child in need? It pays to remember the true spirit of Christmas: that it is more blessed to give than to receive. It would be beautiful for the members of our community to come together this holiday season to support those who are less fortunate.
Kayla Bohannon
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Crystal
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12/06/12 at 09:48 AM
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We were very touched by this letter.My mother, myself, and five children moved here on Dec. 2, 2012 from out of state to stay with my cousin until we could get on our feet. Unfortunately, my cousin decided to throw us out on the street on Dec. 4, 2012, with no where to go. This is the 1st time we have even been to this area. Yes,explaining to my children that Santa Claus is not visiting us this year is going to be very hard, but most important is stressing daily how to get a roof over our heads. Fortunately, we have been blessed with two gentlemen from the community that have made it possible for us to have shelter until Friday, Dec. 7,2012 morning, but we do not know what to do after Friday morning. If anyone can possibly help us please contact me @ crystalpryr@yahoo.com. God Bless.....
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Stephanie
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12/06/12 at 12:27 PM
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I am glad that somebody has realized this. As I am in the low income level it is hard.