To the Editor:
With all the economic woes, the people of Waldoboro have been amazing once again. As always I am impressed with how generous you all were. This year we had a few more families and children that needed our help. This year’s Waldoboro Toy Program went very well, with a lot of help from you. As always, I feel very privileged to be part of such a wonderful and generous event.
We provided toys, hats and mittens to 264 children (or 107 families) this year. We started the year with $1288.27 (as of Dec. 2008) in the Waldoboro Toy Program account and we spent $3044.78 on toys. We raised $2236.97. We earned $12.63 in interest for 2008. As of Jan. 2, we have $667.24. We will be issuing boot vouchers for children who need warm winter boots with what we have left in the account.
I would like to thank the citizens of Waldoboro who helped make this year’s Waldoboro Toy Program come together successfully. I especially want to thank the many children who donated toys so that other children could have a better Christmas. My hat is off to you all.
I would like to thank the many people and businesses for their donations of money, wrapping supplies, mittens, hats, and moral support. I assure you that all the help was needed and greatly appreciated.
As always, I was greatly impressed with Waldoboro’s generosity, caring and giving. Without your support this program would not be possible. Thank you.
I hope the coming year brings prosperity, happiness and health to you all.
Melody Tracy, Waldoboro Toy Program, Waldoboro
