Chest total passes halfway mark
Donations of $2,825 were made to the Albany Chest last week, bringing the total contributed toward the 2018 campaign goal of $42,000 up to $24,257.
Twenty-six different organizations, including two new applicants, submitted requests for this year’s funding, all of which were considered by the board.
“The Chest continues to be a great way to support our community and the organizations who benefit our community so much,” board vice president Donnie Lucas said. “Even $5, $10, and $20 donations add up and help a lot if everyone who can contributes something.”
In each issue during the next few weeks, a brief look will be taken at two or three of the benefitting organizations in order to give prospective donors an idea of their activities.
ResourceCare Day Camp
ResourceCare has once again requested funding to help cover the expenses associated with its Summer Day Camp program.
The day camp is offered annually during the month of July, and is free of charge and available to all pre-K through sixth graders of Shackelford County.
“In 2018 we provided jobs to 40 high school students, enrolled 218 children at camp, and provided 2,476 lunches,” said program director Mindy Ary. “This camp helps provide a safe place for kids during the summer while also forming mentoring relationships, physical fitness, vacation Bible school, jobs to Albany youth, and many more fun activities.”
Ary has requested $5,000 from the Chest to help fund the non-profit program.
Day Camp expenses are anticipated to be over $62,000 in 2019, according to Ary.
“The success stories we experience by helping others has been made possible by the generous contributions that are made to our programs,” Ary added. “A part of our mission is to make a difference in the lives of those that we serve, and your contribution helps make that possible.”
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Mother’s Day Out
Mother’s Day Out is a twice-a-week quality child development organization that serves as a community outreach program of Matthews Memorial Presbyterian Church, according to program director Courtney Clegg.
“We provide a loving safe environment for children ages one to four years old,” she said. “Each class provides curriculum to promote cognitive, social, and spiritual growth in each child. Our goal is to provide every child with an excellent early childhood education.”
Mother’s Day Out relies primarily on tuition to help fund the program, and is asking the Albany Chest for $2,000 to aid in general operating expenses.
Mother’s Day Out was established eight years ago, and it welcomes its students on both Monday and Friday from 8:15 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.
The 2018 fundraising drive will end on Dec. 31 and board members hope to distribute checks to the organizations soon after the first of the year.
Contributions to the Chest can be given to Paige Adair at First National Bank or Keri Hebel at First Financial Bank, or they can be mailed to Albany Chest, PO Box 2019, Albany TX 76430.
