With the support of its faithful partners, donors, and volunteers, Caring & Sharing of South Walton was able to distribute Thanksgiving meals to over 360 families in Walton County. Each family received a standard bag of food from their pantry, a Thanksgiving specific bag, and a gift card designated for the purchase of a turkey, ham, or produce. These efforts provided close to 1,000 bags of food and $9,000 in gift cards to the community.
Angel Tree
With Christmas just around the corner, Caring & Sharing’s annual Angel Tree Program plans to distribute gifts to 400 children. A big thank you to the South Walton Fire District for sponsoring and coordinating gifts for over 160 children in South Walton. Though every registered child has been sponsored at this time, community members can still help to provide a memorable Holiday to neighbors in need. Please contact Carly Harmer at carly@caringandsharing.org to learn more about getting involved.
2020 has been a transformative year for Caring & Sharing of South Walton!
While the organization was presented with many challenges, they were able to continue providing hundreds of Walton County families with support. Executive Director Carly Harmersaid: “We’ve learned that we not only meet basic needs but we provide our clients with so much hope each time they visit us. The team at Caring & Sharing truly cares about the wellbeing of our clients and works hard to get them connected to the resources they need. Also, we have a community that supports the work we do, financially and physically, every step of the way.”
This December caring and Sharing is asking you to make a gift to help the organization prepare for what is ahead in 2021. Please consider Caring and Sharing for your Holiday giving. Every gift makes a difference in the lives of those they serve!
Caring & Sharing also operates a Thrift Store that generates funds for its various programs and operating expenses. Donations of clothing, furniture, and household accessories are accepted Monday-Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., pick up can be arranged for larger items.
Volunteers are needed in the Thrift store!
The team is working hard to get the Thrift Store back open five days a week but needs your help! They’re looking for volunteers to fill all Thrift Store positions Mondays and Wednesdays. The shifts are from 9:00-12:30 or 12:30-4:00. Revenue generated in the Caring & Sharing Thrift Store makes the support we give our neighbors in need possible. We are currently open Wednesdays and will start opening on Mondays January 4th. If you are interested, please email amariles@caringandsharingsowal.org to learn more about our current needs!
The Annual Christmas Charity Ball is back!
December 12, 2020, Cafe Thirty-A will be transformed with festive holiday décor for its Annual Christmas Charity Ball. Guests will be greeted upon arrival with a glass of champagne and enjoy passed heavy hors d’oeuvres, a dinner buffet, and a cash bar. The event will boast a large silent auction and raffle with all proceeds benefiting Caring and Sharing of South Walton’s efforts to provide food and financial assistance to local area families and individuals in need. Tickets are $100 per person, click below to purchase yours today! Visit www.caringansharingsowal.org to learn more about the organization and the services they provide to low income Walton County residents.
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