Volunteer “Elves” Spread Holiday Joy!
Three very special volunteers have taken on the cheerful task of serving as this year’s “Volunteer Elves” for the Kearsarge Kids Christmas Program. Sheila Wallace, Debbie Seyfried and Betsy Kloeppel—all who volunteer in other capacities for LSRVNA, including in the office and at the Good Day Respite Program—have stepped up to help bring joy to area families in need during the holiday season.
The priority is on the children, ensuring that they receive some “necessity items” such as clothing, as well as a few “wish list” items such as toys. Generous donations from caring individuals, organizations and businesses sustain this program. Some "adopt" families, buying and wrapping gifts that have been requested. Others donate gift cards or make financial contributions. Sheila, Debbie and Betsy make sure ads and mailings go out, communicate with area school nurses and welfare officers, match families with sponsors, field calls on our “Elf Line” and coordinate the drop-off and pick-up of gifts. Sometimes they even go shopping. And the families who benefit are enormously grateful…and tell us so every year!
“This is truly a blessing to my life this year. It amazes me how this community comes together to help one another!”
“I am very grateful. My son was so very excited for Christmas day to come!”
“Words cannot express how wonderful this whole experience has been.”
For more information or to get involved, call the "Elf Line" at 603-526-4077 x356 by October 30.