Augusta women say thanks to those who contributed to the Empty Stocking Fund CSRA

A pair of struggling Augusta residents recently expressed their appreciation after they turned to the Empty Stocking Fund CSRA for help.

"I'm a single mom and it seems like I'm having to choose between buying dinner some nights or putting gas in the car," said Ms. E. Allen. "For those who give to the Empty Stocking Fund, you are such a blessing. Thank you so much."

Mrs. E said it was tough for her to make ends meet during the holidays.

"It's always hard when you can't do the things you would like to do for your family," she said. "Receiving support from our community is truly a God sent blessing. Thank you for thinking of others before thinking about yourself. And may the Lord bless you."

The Empty Stocking Fund CSRA has helped make Christmas better for those who needed it for more than 90 years. Last year, the charity raised enough money to assist 1,300 children throughout the CSRA. A $35 donation will provide gifts valued at $80-100 for one child this holiday season.

Donating online is private and secure. If you wish to donate anonymously, please type “anonymous” in the acknowledgment field of the donation section.

Donations will appear as “Community Foundation for the CSRA” on your bank or card statement.

Donations can be made online at www.emptystockingfundcsra.org or mailed to Empty Stocking Fund, P.O. Box 31358, Augusta, GA 30903. Donations are tax-deductible.

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Donors

Durham Bray Law Firm

In memory of Andy & Emily Capers - From, Clark

Mr. & Mrs. Wade Maddocks

Janice Nelson

In loving memory of Helen Sheppard

Barbara Jones

Paul Eubanks III

Alpha Delta Kappa Sorority - Alpha Rho Chapter

Larry S. Prather Sr.

William and Marguerite Kanto Jr.

Jessie R. Dees

In memory of the Brown-King Family - From, Alvetta Carroll

In loving memory of my husband, David M. Powell

In loving memory of our parents, Heidt and Ruth Powell, and John and Dorothy Meyers, and our sister, Nancy P. Newman

James P. Crimmins

Adria Graziano

In memory of our parents, Eddie & Mary McGahee, and Julian and Helen Rushin - Love, Kenneth & Ellie McGahee

In memory of T.C. Hammond and Laura Reed - From, Jane Griffin

In loving memory of our parents, Mr. & Mrs. W.H. Baab, Sr., and Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Sudrabin - From, Bill & Bea Baab

James R. Cadieux Jr.

Merry Christmas! Bill Cobb and Lawanna Mercer-Cobb

William E. Logan, MD

In tribute to Evelyn Matson and Pat Cook - From, Chip & Paula Matson

In memory of Betty S. Hilliard - From, Rufus Hilliard

In memory of Mr. and Mrs. Alfonzo Williams

John and Marcelene Markwalter

Eastern Star Frances Bell Chapter 75

Merry Christmas from the Robert F. Boerner Family

Mary & Woody Jones

In memory of all Barmans, Sopers and Ungers

Drs. Thomas & Barbara Kiernan

In memory of Jamie Bartley - From, Jim

In tribute to Betty Hostetler - From, Don

In memory of my parents, Gibson and Gladys Waters, brother, Gib Jr., and sister, Cecilia -From, Bill

William S. Morris III

In honor of Julia Gaston and in memory of Sonny Gaston & Effie Gaston

In memory of Mr. Larry Lee, Sr. - From, Walter Augustine, Jr.

Thomas Severynse

In honor of the L and K - From, Hiroko Hogarth

In memory of Jason M. Banks - Love, The Banks Family

Anonymous donors

Steve and Judy Hall

Bath Presbyterian Church

In memory of Margarete - From, Everett Fernandez

David and Ann Keller

Pam Givens

Linda Spradley

In memory of my parents, William A. Murphy and Eleanor G. Murphy - From, Thomas Murphy

This article originally appeared on Augusta Chronicle: Empty Stocking Fund CSRA helps those in Augusta area in need this Christmas