Helping Friends and Neighbors in the Ozarks

Desiree Cooley, director for Helping Friends and Neighbors in the Ozarks has announced the holiday projects for the 2009 season.

First, we have Wright County  Little Miss Merry Christmas Pageant .  Applications are available at Wright County Schools, Mansfield Community Center and the Crisis Center in Mansfield.  Learn more at upcoming blog posts.

Then, there are plans for the Caring is Sharing program.  Desiree said, “We are handing out the applications for this adopt a child or family Christmas program. If you or your group would like to adopt a family or child let me know.  I wanted to get started early this year due to the economy I think this is important.”

Additionally, Desiree has announced the locations for the Salvation Army Kettles in Wright County and seeks bell ringers for that program which Wright County to the tune of 85% of the donations taken in Wright County.  She has a goal of $15,000.