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Holiday House a Success

Posted 12/15/20

American poet Maya Angelou said, “When we give cheerfully and accept gratefully, everyone is blessed.” This was certainly true as gifts were given cheerfully and accepted gratefully on …

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Holiday House a Success

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American poet Maya Angelou said, “When we give cheerfully and accept gratefully, everyone is blessed.” This was certainly true as gifts were given cheerfully and accepted gratefully on December 12 at the 19th annual Christmas Holiday House, which served 85 families representing 200 children.

Without donations, the Christmas Holiday House would not be successful. In past years, generous donors included individuals, church groups, civic organizations, businesses, and other groups. Even though many of these individuals and groups have been unable to meet in person during the COVID pandemic, they still found ways to support this project with their donations of gifts and money. Amazing!

Christmas Holiday House first came to Howard County because of Fayette citizen, Carolyne Peery, and now works under the auspices of the Outreach Committee of the First Christian Church. The members of First Baptist Church provide space in their Education Building for registration, storage, and distribution. A huge “thank you” goes to both of these church families.

Current co-chairs Pat Hilgedick and Beverly Markland have work tirelessly and selflessly to assure that the Christmas Holiday House continues its fine work in Howard County. Many other volunteers have worked diligently throughout this unprecedented year, and in recent weeks and days, to: purchase gifts; collect drop boxes; register families; organize, set out, and distribute gift items; and clean up afterward. This year, extra precautions—temperature checks, face masks, hand sanitizer, social distancing—were taken so that families and volunteers could stay healthy and safe. The time and efforts of all the volunteers are very much appreciated.

Thank you to Scholastic, Inc., headquartered in Jefferson City, for donating boxes of books for all ages. Their annual support to this cause has been tremendous!

Appreciation also goes to The Fayette Advertiser and the Glasgow Missourian for promoting this important project by publicizing registration and distribution dates. These area newspapers are very willing to help get the word out to everyone in the county.

Remember to consider making purchases or cash donations any time throughout the coming year as we begin to prepare for Christmas Holiday House 2021! For information, please contact one of the co-chairs of Christmas Holiday House: Pat Hilgedick at 660-248-3172 or Beverly Markland at 660-248-2491.

Sincere thanks and a “Merry Christmas” to all from the Christmas Holiday House Committee.

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