By MAUREEN DOHERTY
NORTH READING — The Transcript’s Neighbor Helping Neighbor Christmas Fund, now in its 33rd year, has benefitted from an additional $5,224.24 in donations this past week from our generous readers to support the good works of Christian Community Service (CCS), include three checks for $1,000 each.
No one needs a reminder about the effects the current staggering inflation rate has on the family budget, especially after a trip to the grocery store. But you can be assured that all funds contributed to the Transcript’s Neighbor Helping Neighbor Fund are used by the all-volunteer nonprofit year-round to help local families, individuals and senior citizens make ends meet.
Neighbor Helping Neighbor Funds are an essential lifeline that enables those encountering financial setbacks, often due to temporary job loss or illness, from falling behind on their bills.
CCS also ensures children receive gifts of warm clothes and a few toys at Christmas through its Take-a-Tag program, provides holiday gift baskets of food at Thanksgiving and Christmas, and operates a highly successful Food Pantry that provides thousands of bags of groceries to its clients year-round.
All services provided by CCS are offered on the basis of financial need, not religious affiliation, if any, and confidentiality is assured. To inquire about services provided by CCS contact https://nrfoodpantry.org/ or call 978-276-0040 and leave a message and a volunteer will get back to you.
Do Something Nice Twice continues
As in past years, the Horseshoe Grille will continue its affiliation with the Neighbor Helping Neighbor Fund through its “do something nice twice” campaign. Those patrons who purchase $50 in gift cards will receive a $10 coupon for their use at the restaurant; however, if they choose to donate their $10 coupon back to the NHNF, the Horseshoe will match the donation to the NHNF too.
How to donate
The Transcript will acknowledge each donation received in print and pass all donations to CCS. Donations are tax-deductible as allowed by law, as CCS is a 501(c)(3) non-profit. Donations of $250 or more automatically receive a receipt in the mail. Upon request, a receipt will be sent to those giving less than $250. The donor must provide a valid name and address for the receipt to be mailed.
If you wish to remain anonymous please indicate that fact in the memo area of your check.
You may also make donations in honor of or in memory of friends or loved ones.
Please make all checks payable to “CCS,” not the newspaper!
Checks may be mailed to: North Reading Transcript “NHNF,” 26 Albion St., Wakefield MA 01880. You may also drop them off in person to our office from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Mon-Thu or 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., on Fridays, or use the night drop box slot opposite the door facing Albion Street after hours.
Checks may also be dropped off in person to the Reading Coop Bank, 170 Park St. (next to Ryer’s). You must specify to the bank teller your intention to make a donation to the Transcript’s NHNF to ensure it is recorded on the daily tally sheet that is sent to us to acknowledge in the newspaper.
Transcript 2022 NHNF donor list, WEEK 3
• In memory of Dick Smith– $50
• In loving memory of Karen St. Pierre– $50
• From David E. Donnelly– $1,000
• From May & Victor Hui, China Cuisine– $1,000
• From Ph Wealth, Inc., dab China Cuisine– $1,000
• From Kitty’s Restaurant & Lounge– $500
• From Brosseau Construction– $300
• From Viking Tree, Inc.– $300
• From Chuck & Marianne Carucci– $200
• In memory of Beth from Gordon & Pauline Hall– $200
• In memory of David Butler from Mary Butler– $100
• In memory of Chippo – Merry Christmas from Eric & Ariel Sweet 2022– $100
• In memory of Bob Parsons– $100
• From Lori & Ed McGrath– $100
• In loving memory of Holly Wade– $100
• In loving memory of Kerri Fernandez– $50
• In memory of Bob Howard. Happy Holidays to you all – Rose Howard– $50
• In memory of Jay Baumgarten– $24.24
WEEK 3 subtotal …..………………. $5,224.24
Previously acknowledged …………$2,710.00
NEW TOTAL ………………………… $7,934.24