Making Christmas Brighter for Those in Need

In the face of uncertain times, Christmas becomes especially important to children. But while children may long for new toys, often their families are more concerned with providing them with basic necessities. The Santa Clothes Club helps make the season a little easier for those families in need, providing new, warm clothing for their children. The generosity of many people in the tri-state makes this possible

A Letter from our President Mr. Doug Padgett

Christmas is a wonderful time for a child...and giving to children is what hundreds of Santa Clothes Club members do during the Christmas season.

Here are some simple facts about this unusual club...

• The Santa Clothes Club was organized in 1946 to provide new clothing
for needy grade school children. After 62 years, this need still exists.

• This year, One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) will completely clothe one
boy or girl with an outfit from Wal-Mart Super Center, which includes
1 pair of pants, 1 shirt/top, 9 pair underwear, 10 pair socks, shoes, gloves
and a Winter hooded coat. Our goal this year is to raise $250,000 so we
can clothe approximately 2,500 needy Tri-State school children.

• The names of the children are obtained through the school systems in
Vanderburgh, Warrick, Gibson, Posey in Indiana and Henderson County
in Kentucky. The children receive their clothing from mid-October
through mid-November so they will have the coats before cold weather.

• Every year, a telethon is aired on NEWS 25 in order to raise funds for
the campaign. This year the telethon will be on Sunday, December 6th,
beginning at 12:00PM until 6:00PM at Washington Square Mall.

Remember, One Hundred dollars will outfit One Child...but whatever you give in the envelope will make you a member again in a program that says..."MERRY CHRISTMAS"... in a very special way. Thanks so much!

Sincerely,

Doug Padgett, President
Santa Clothes Club, Inc.