Sarah and her four children didn’t have much in the way of possessions or money. But they always managed to get by.
Then disaster struck.
Several months ago, a fire destroyed their home, along with the contents inside. Investigators blamed faulty wiring.
Fortunately, Sarah and her children, whose ages range from five to 14, made it out alive.
Unfortunately, the blaze temporarily left them homeless and forced Sarah to start over.
The family recently found a place to live and has moved in. But it has been a struggle replacing the household items they lost. Sarah is happy just to have beds for her kids by Christmas.
Sarah counts her blessings, knowing that the fire could have been tragic. But she’s unable to give her children something extra this year to lift their spirits during the holiday season.
The Empty Stocking Fund was created to help struggling families in our area at this time of year. The public’s generosity helps put smiles on the faces of children who are trapped in circumstances beyond their control.
Contributions will be acknowledged in the manner requested by donors.
Contributors
In honor of the Chatham County Public Defender’s Office Family: $300
In honor of MomBow & PaPooh: $65
Gordon Hitt: $100
In memory of Jesse, Zola & Don: $300
Curt & Sandy Glass: $200
In loving memory of Sara H. Burns & John J. Burns, Sr. & Bob Shapiro: $50
Jack, Kathryn, Megan & Allie: $50
In honor of Thornton, Abbott, Harper & Dallas: $100
Stefanie Oxendine: $40
John & Jackie Boylan: $200
In loving memory of my mother, Syble DeNitto: $50
Dennis Durrence: $100
Holland Park Network & Neighborhood Association: $30
Anonymous: $200
Anonymous: $50
Chatham Parkway Toyota, Subaru & Lexus: $1,000
In memory of our founder, Eddie Bell, on the 50th Anniversary of the St. Nicholas Society: $500
In memory of James D. DeLoach, Jr. from the Lawn Doctor: $100
Michael Gregory: $25
Anonymous: $180
Paul & Suzanne Graven: $100
The Hesse Gifted Girls: $300
Walter & Janet Reardon: $50
In memory of deceased family & friends: $100
Ron & Catherine [filtered word]in: $100
In memory of Walter B. Murphy, Jr.: $100
In memory of Paul Frazier, Jerry Lucas, Charles Bevens, Jr., Ernestine Frazier, Sammy Frazier & Nathaniel A. Frazier, Jr. by Gail M. Frazier: $25
In loving memory of J. Robert Logan, Jr. by his brothers, Clarkson C. Logan & Lawton M. Logan: $50
In loving memory of Mrs. Helen Gignilliat Connerat & & Col. & Mrs. Joseph A. Logan by Dr. & Mrs. J. Robert Logan: $50
In memory of Heather Hampton & Kowboy: $50
Anonymous: $100
Randall Corey: $15
Jim Mills: $50
In loving memory of Karin Elizabeth Willis: $48
In memory of my dear husband, Bill Robinson: $100
Today’s Total: $4,578
Total to Date: $62,570.68
HOW TO HELP
BY CHECK: Make checks payable to the Empty Stocking Fund and mail them to the Savannah Morning News; P.O. Box 1088; Savannah, GA 31402-1088. Only monetary gifts can be accepted.
BY WEB: Donate online via PayPal at savannahnow.com/emptystocking.