Almost 250 children across Weld County are having a really nice holiday, and lots of parents are breathing a sigh of relief. United Way of Weld County wants to thank all Santa donors for making this Christmas a bright one for their neighbors throughout Weld County.
Thank you especially to anyone who donated toys and other much-needed items like diapers, blankets, coats, hats, mittens and warm pajama’s. While it’s been a really challenging year, we at UWWC hope a lot of children and their families can remember 2020 ending with a smile!
A stand out in this effort was the Shoop Family Foundation, which helped 105 children.
“This year has been especially difficult for a lot of people. We are pleased that through the Shoop Family Foundation we were able to make the holidays a little brighter for children and families in our community. Many thanks to all the United Way elves for helping make this happen.” – Mike and Lori Shoop
Groups who sponsored families this Christmas and were connected to each other through UWWC Family Support:
- Shoop Family Foundation: 105 children from 43 families received much needed items like diapers and warm clothing/pj’s
- Vestas Windsor: 7 children from 2 families
- Swain family: 1 family with 2 children
- JBS Corporate: a family of 9 (2 parents, 2 grandparents, 5 children)
- Block & Bridle Veterinary: 3 families; Family 1: grandma, aunt and teenager. Family 2: mom, dad, 3 children and 2 grandchildren. Family 3: mom, dad, 3 children
- Cordova family: 2 families; Family 1: mom, 2 children. Family 2: mom, dad, Grandma, 4 children.
- Patty Gates & Lea Prothe: two residents at UWWC’s Non-Congregate Shelter at Bonell
- 96 children received gifts from Toys for Tots
- 10 children received gifts from Kissmas Wishes donations
