More than 300 households receive gifts
The Goodfellows of Clintonville and Marion completed their 2023 charity campaign.
Organizers say it was the largest in the organizations history.
The work of dozens of volunteers culminated on Dec. 13-14 with the distribution of grocery store vouchers, toys, clothes and other items, making this Christmas a bit brighter for more than 300 households comprised of approximately 1,150 people in the Clintonville and Marion areas.
“With inflation continuing to make it effects known, the need this year was huge.” said Steve Conradt, president of Goodfellows of Clintonville and Marion. “The contributions of donors throughout the Clintonville/Marion area helped the Goodfellows tremendously in our goal of meeting the needs of our most vulnerable residents. It was great to see increased support from many of our past donors as well as support from some new businesses and donors as well. We live in an incredibly generous community.”
In addition to financial grants from several area foundations, churches, businesses, schools, civic groups and individuals provided financial and other support of the rganization’s efforts. It was truly an incredible year.
“The continues support and cooperation we received from Compassionate Connection Inc. was outstanding and we look forward to continuing to work with those great folks again in the future,” Conradt said.
On behalf of the our over 1,150 recipients this year, Thank you one and all!”He noted that staff at Memory Lanes and Banquet Hall provided space for the project.