Donna Benton and her children, Cassie, 6, and Edward, 4, recently moved back to Easton from the western shore after becoming homeless. They are couching surfing with relatives as Donna looks for work. Donna has no transportation or day care.
The family is receiving help from Social Services, but that doesn’t extend to Christmas gifts. Donna would really like to have some presents for her children. Your donation to the Brighter Christmas Fund could help provide this homeless family with some much needed Christmas cheer.
The Brighter Christmas Fund is a 501(c)(3) charity, and tax-deductible donations, which help families in need on the Mid-Shore, may be sent to The Brighter Christmas Fund, c/o The Star Democrat, P.O. Box 600, Easton, MD 21601. Donations also may be made online via credit card or Paypal at www.brighterchristmasfund.org. Click the “Donate” button. For more information about the Fund, call 410-200-1884.
The total to date is: $29,440.
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