Anonymous donor Kris Kringle helps Gaston County kids with bike grant
Gaston County Police Capt Suzanne Mauney Smith says Kris Kringle donated fifty thousand dollars to the social services agency to aid less fortunate children. DHHS bought many bikes and officers worked at four assembly stations. The anonymous Santa note marks a second year of giving after a 2016 Toys for Children effort.
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Gaston County
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Social Services Agency
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DHHS
North Gaston High School
Steve Dover
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Martin Luther King Jr
Pet Christ mas Party at Gaston County Shelter Draws adopters
The Gaston County Animal Shelter held its second annual Pet Christmas Party on Saturday with photos with Santa and free photography for visitors and their pets. About 30 cats and dogs were available for adoption, and volunteers escorted dogs outdoors in fresh snow. Donations of food blankets toys and more were collected as outreach efforts led by Dr. Kristine Blanken ship and community supporters. Eric Wildstein can be reached at 704 869 1828 or via Twitter.
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Gaston County
Kristine Blankenship
Gaston County Animal Care Program
Health dept and United Way boost holiday gifts and gear
The Health Department and United Way teamed up to aid needy children with coats jeans underwear socks and books from First Book. Donors include The Teacher Box Libby Lou's owners who contributed toys valued at 10000 with a 20 percent discount and an extra 4000 in toys. Foods and bikes were funded through anonymous gifts and local retailers with Gaston County Police planning to donate about 20 more bicycles.
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Health Department
United Way
Teacher Box
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Lou Ann Gibson
Libby Stines
Gaston County
Stephen Zilli
Libby Lou
Union Road
Gastonia
Gaston County Department of Health and Human Services
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Gaston Gazette
Donor gift inspires health department drive
Melanie Lawrance of the Health Department cites the donor's wish to motivate and inspire others, noting the gift has grown beyond expectations. Eric Wildstein can be reached at 704-869-1828 or via Twitter and The Gazetteers.
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Melanie Lawrance
Health Department
Silent Christmas Gift Lights Gaston County Hearts
A couple remains anonymous as they plan a 2017 Christmas gift totaling 50000 dollars to buy toys books winter clothing and food for Gaston families. They partner with Gaston DHHS and United Way, stressing donor humility and community involvement to inspire others to give. For contact details email unitedway@gaston.org or call 704-221-9806.
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Gazette
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United Way
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Gaston United Way
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