WINNEMUCCA - With Christmas less than two weeks away, organizers of a local charity drive are asking for the public's help to fill the needs of remaining needy children and families.
Humboldt Printers and Humboldt General Hospital are once again sponsoring the Abundant Tree Gift Program for the children of Humboldt County.
This year, the two organizations said they have already seen a great outpouring of support from the community in order to provide Christmas for more than 150 needy children and families.
However, Nicole Maher, the director of community education and development for the hospital, said there are still tags hanging on trees at Humboldt Printers. Five new families also were referred to the program late last week.
"Each tag represents one person - a boy, a girl, a struggling mom or dad - who needs our help to have a merry Christmas," she said.
This year's names have been gathered from the foster care system and from local churches and social service agencies.
Because the gifts collected will likely be the only ones received by the needy children and families, Humboldt Printers owner Charmae Keener said the group asks that individuals try to fill all the gifts specified on the tag.
For those who don't wish to purchase individual gifts, there are also tags which simply ask for a gift certificate from a local merchant.
"We have a way for everyone to help, regardless of their time or financial considerations," she said, adding, "We also encourage teamwork. It's a wonderful thing as an office or a family to get together and help someone in need."
Keener even suggested that offices or families use the Abundant Tree Gift Giving Program rather than exchanging gifts amongst themselves.
Gift givers are asked to leave their name and contact information when picking up tags. Gifts should be dropped off at Humboldt Printers, located at 405 W. Fourth St., no later than 5 p.m. Friday, Dec. 16.
Gifts should be unwrapped with tags attached.
Keener said volunteers from the community will make sure the gifts are wrapped and delivered on or before Dec. 24.
For more information on the Abundant Tree Gift Giving Program, please contact Charmae Keener at (775) 623-3931.
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