Jeff and Jenn need your help assisting 700 local families...
Group seeks more toys for tots
By Tiffany Y. Latta
Staff Writer
Monday, December 08, 2008
HAMILTON — With Christmas just weeks away, hundreds of Butler County children are in danger of having no gifts under the tree.
Nearly 700 families have signed up for holiday help through The Lighthouse church in Hamilton, but their Christmas wish may not come true if the church doesn't get enough donations in the next 15 days.
"We have 647 names on the list now and we're still getting phone calls every day," said Sonny Hurd, pastor of the Ridgelawn Avenue church. "We just need help."
Hurd has relied on the Butler/Warren Marine Corps Toys for Tots program to help sponsor youth for the past six years.
But donations to Toys for Tots are down because of the economy, and the organization is turning groups away.
Karen Tannreuther, program coordinator for the local Toys for Tots, said more than 3,000 children have signed up for assistance this year, and officials fear they won't be able to serve them all.
"(The Lighthouse) is not the only organization that I've said I'm not going to be able to service," said Tannreuther, a Monroe resident. "Donations aren't coming in like they normally do. I don't want to turn anyone away, but it's better to give them a heads up now than wait until the last minute."
Hurd said Mercy Franciscan at St. Raphael in Hamilton has offered to help 100 of the children on the list.
But he worries other children will have to go without.
"Parents and grandparents say these are the only toys these kids are going to get," he said. "My biggest fear is that I'm going to have to call these people and say: 'Sorry I can't help you.'"
By Tiffany Y. Latta
Staff Writer
Monday, December 08, 2008
HAMILTON — With Christmas just weeks away, hundreds of Butler County children are in danger of having no gifts under the tree.
Nearly 700 families have signed up for holiday help through The Lighthouse church in Hamilton, but their Christmas wish may not come true if the church doesn't get enough donations in the next 15 days.
"We have 647 names on the list now and we're still getting phone calls every day," said Sonny Hurd, pastor of the Ridgelawn Avenue church. "We just need help."
Hurd has relied on the Butler/Warren Marine Corps Toys for Tots program to help sponsor youth for the past six years.
But donations to Toys for Tots are down because of the economy, and the organization is turning groups away.
Karen Tannreuther, program coordinator for the local Toys for Tots, said more than 3,000 children have signed up for assistance this year, and officials fear they won't be able to serve them all.
"(The Lighthouse) is not the only organization that I've said I'm not going to be able to service," said Tannreuther, a Monroe resident. "Donations aren't coming in like they normally do. I don't want to turn anyone away, but it's better to give them a heads up now than wait until the last minute."
Hurd said Mercy Franciscan at St. Raphael in Hamilton has offered to help 100 of the children on the list.
But he worries other children will have to go without.
"Parents and grandparents say these are the only toys these kids are going to get," he said. "My biggest fear is that I'm going to have to call these people and say: 'Sorry I can't help you.'"
We are looking for the following...
For boys
0-18months 33 gifts, 19mo-3 years 47 gifts, 4-6yrs 66 gifts, 7-9yrs 69 gifts 10-12 years 51 gifts and 63 gifts for teen boys
0-18months 33 gifts, 19mo-3 years 47 gifts, 4-6yrs 66 gifts, 7-9yrs 69 gifts 10-12 years 51 gifts and 63 gifts for teen boys
For Girls
0-18mo. 34 gifts, 19mo-3 yrs 44 gifts, 4-6 yrs 75, 7-9 yrs 61 gifts 10-12 yrs 45 and 59 gifts for teen girls.
0-18mo. 34 gifts, 19mo-3 yrs 44 gifts, 4-6 yrs 75, 7-9 yrs 61 gifts 10-12 yrs 45 and 59 gifts for teen girls.
If you would like to assist with a donation you can bring your donation to the radio station at...
Q102
2060 Reading Road
Cincinnati, OH
45202
513-699-5102
Or you can contact Lighthouse Church at
513-867-9763
Or we can send someone to collect your donation. If you need assistance with your donation please call 513-699-5123 or contact us through email at fritsch@wkrq.com
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