Individuals, churches, civic groups and businesses are all encouraged to make monetary contributions to help children and needy families at Christmas.
Donations to the Empty Stocking Fund may be made at any BB&T Bank, Heritage Bank and Coastal Bank in Effingham County or contact Empty Stocking Fund chairman Reggie Loper at 754-6286.
Families seeking assistance through the Empty Stocking Fund must apply at the Effingham County Division of Family and Children Services office at 204 Franklin Street in Springfield. Families who are not clients of DFCS but are in need of help may participate in this program. DFCS issues vouchers that are redeemable for food, clothing, toys and prescription medicines at designated businesses.
Following is a list of those who have given to the Empty Stocking Fund so far:
Springfield United Methodist Church Men’s Club - $600
Springfield United Methodist Church Bible Study Class - $50
Effingham Dental Asso. - $250
Jon and Dayle Burns - $150
Mickey and Kim Kicklighter & Family - $200
Fuller Chevrlolet - $150
Thomas Strickland Funeral Home - $400
Exley Lumber - $125
Anonymous - $125
Harold’s Body Shop - $100
Dennis Dozier - $100
Carellas & Newberry - $100
Burns & Allen Insurance - $25
Jack Carter Construction - $100
Sundi and Michael Williamson - $500
Dr. Richard and Michelle Taylor - $200
Rahn’s Services, Corey Rahn - $100
Yvette Carr dba Burns World Travel - $100
Savannah River Mortgage - $100
Brian Burns Outboard Service - $50
Gnann’s Fix-It Shop - $50
Springfield Chrysler Auto Mart - $100
Teezers - $25
Vickery Bros. Floor Covering - $100
Hall and Hall - $100
Wiley’s - $100
International Mortgage - $100
New Life - $100
Donnie Rahn - $50
Warren Ratchford -$100
Ashley and Norma Jean Morgan - $100
Rick Rafter - $100
D. M Jones Construction - $100
Billy Dasher Insurance - $50
Troy Allen - $50
Effingham Sunrise Rotary - $300
Gussie Nease - $100
B & M Pools – $20
Jim & Jackie Simmons - $10
Ben and Betsy Smith - $50
Anna Seymour - $10
St. Boniface Catholic Church CCW - $125
Julie Hales - $100
