The Share Your Christmas headquarters is bustling with activity amid a few requests to help the charity, which assists those in the county who need a boost during the holiday season.
“We are in need of gently used children’s clothing,” said Pat Miller, volunteer. “Quilts, blankets and all bedding are needed.”
Applications are taken from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Monday through Friday at the Houston Lions Club basement. Friday, Dec. 8, is the last day to sign up.
Other ways to help:
•Donation boxes are at Walgreen’s, Taco Bell, Holy Cross Lutheran Church and Dollar General in Houston and Dollar General in Cabool.
•Monetary donations can be mailed to Share Your Christmas, %Houston Herald, P.O. Box 170, Houston, Mo. 65483.
To help or receive additional information, call 417-217-1318 or stop by the Houston Lions Club on North U.S. 63 in Houston. All past cases detailed can be found at houstonherald.com
Here are the latest cases:
Case No. 11: Two little girls, ages 4 and 6, are wishing for things to color and paint this Christmas. Clothing sizes needed are 7/8 for the 6 year old and size 6 for the 4 year old. Shoe sizes needed for the girls are size 12 and 9 children’s. Socks and underwear are also needed.
Case No. 12: A 5-month-old baby boy is in need of size 6 month clothing and a warm coat or snowsuit. His 2-year-old sister needs size 3T clothing, size 7 toddler shoes and a warm coat. Her favorite toy is Cocomelon.
Case No. 13: This 15-year-old girl loves to read and would appreciate any teen books, especially mysteries. She needs women’s XL tops and pull-on pants and size 8 shoes. Some full-size sheets and blankets are needed for the family.
Case No. 14: A remote control car is the Christmas wish of these twin boys, age 10. They both need size 8-10 shirts and pants and size 4 1/2 shoes. Twin-size sheets are also needed for their beds.
Case No. 15: These two girls would love some nail polish, lotions, bath sets or any girl things to brighten up their Christmas. They are 11 and 12 years old and both wear size 14/16 girls’ clothes and size 6 shoes for one and size 4 for the other. Personal items such as toothpaste, deodorant, etc. would also be very helpful.
PREVIOUS CASES 1-10
Case No. 1: A little 2-year-old boy is in need of size 24-month pants and shirts and size 7 toddler shoes and socks. His favorite toys are Paw Patrol and trucks. Queen size bedding would be very helpful for this family.
Case No. 2: This 6-year-old girl loves Barbie dolls and clothes to dress them up. She needs size 6 or 6X pants and shirts. She would like a pair of size 13 kids winter boots. Her 3-year-old sister wears size 2 toddler clothing and size 6 toddler shoes. She likes baby dolls. Kitchen items such as pots and pans, dish towels, etc. are the needs of the family.
Case No. 3: The Christmas wish of these two girls, ages 15 and 13 is makeup, nail polish or craft items. Clothing sizes needed are women’s large and medium-sized shirts and women’s size 10 and 5/6 jeans or pants. Their 4-year-old brother needs size 5/6 pants and shirts and size 1 shoes. His toy wish is Legos.
Case No. 4: Any girl toys appropriate for her age will make this 4-year-old very happy. She needs size 5 pants and shirts, and size 10 little girl’s shoes. She is also in need of socks, underwear and pajamas.
Case No. 5: This 2-year-old boy would like any type of learning toys appropriate for his age. He needs size 2 toddler shirts and pants and size 8 toddler shoes. He is also could use socks, underwear and pajamas. The family needs baking sheets, pots, pans, towels and wash rags.
Case 6: Two sisters, ages 4 and 5, would like Frozen dolls and some play make-up for their Christmas gifts. Clothing is needed in sizes 5/6 for both girls and shoe sizes needed are 11 and 13 in children’s.
Case 7: Legos, trucks and an Uno game is on the Christmas wish list of this 8-year-old boy. His clothing needs are size 10/12 boys shirts and pants and size 4 shoes. His 2-year-old brother needs size 3T pants and shirts and size 10 toddler shoes. He will be happy with any toys for his age.
Case 8: A 6-month-old baby girl is in need of some warm sleepers in size 9-12 months. Diapers are also needed as well as a snow suit or warm blanket. She would love any toys that light up and play music.
Case 9: A 5-year-old girl needs size 6 pants and shirts and size 13 kids shoes. Her toy wish is Barbie things, books or learning activities. Her 3-year-old brother needs size 4T clothing and size 10 toddler shoes. He likes dinosaurs, cars and books. Both children need socks, underwear, warm hats and gloves.
Case 10: Boys size 14/16 shirts and athletic pants are needed for a 12-year-old boy. He also needs size 8 men’s shoes.
