Effingham County citizens are encouraged to make their contributions to the annual Empty Stocking fund drive.
“Time is short, and it’s time to help make Christmas a happy one for families in Effingham,” said Reggie Loper, chairman of the drive.

This is a year that is difficult for many, there are many needs, we need everyone’s help. You can leave a contribution at any BB&T Bank and Citizens Bank in the county or mail it to P.O. Box 379, Springfield GA 31329.

Empty Stocking donors to date:
Vickery Bros. Floor Covering–$100
Exley Lumber Co.–$100
Anonymous–$100
Springfield Methodist men’s club-$500
Springfield Methodist Bible study school class–$50
Effingham Dental Associates, P.C.–$250
Thomas C. Strickland and Sons Funeral Home–$250
Rahn’s Services (Corey Rahn)–$250
Gnann’s Fix-it Shop–$50
Faithful Cuts Salon–$20
Harold’s Body Shop–$100
Wiley’s Home Center–$50
Springfield Ford–$100
Merle Norman, Mary Jane Brinson–$50
Johnson Refrigeration–$200
Nicky Powell Construction, Inc.–$100
Bill and Ruth Lee–$200
Carellas and Newberry, P.C.–$100
Hall and Kirkland, P.C.–$100
Mike and Marla Dyson–$75
New Life Flowers and Gifts–$75
Burns Outboard Service–$25
Theron Rahn–$20
Laurel Hill Lutheran Church men’s club–$100
Henry and Myra Lewis–$25
Phillip Kieffer Construction–$150
Fuller Chevrolet–$100
Law office of Dennis Dozier–$100
Burns and Neidlinger–$50
Citizens Bank–$400
Wayne Kight–$20
Keys to Freedom–$165.80
Anonymous–$100