This is a project we did last Christmas, and it was so well received, the Service Committee wanted to repeat it this year.

These children are victims of abuse, abandonment, or they have been taken out of the home for their safety.

Here’s how it worked: Quotarians filled a gift box (about the size of a shoebox) with $10 worth of goodies. Some good items are: books, crayons, pens & pencils, hand-held games, gift cards, small stuffed animals, barrettes and hair clips, novelty flashlights, toys, gloves, stationery. They were delivered to the Jackson County and Harrison County Youth Courts. Nearly 100 boxes and gifts were donated to this cause.

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CHRISTMAS AT PASS ROAD ELEMENTARY:

The Service Committee has been learning more and more about the students at Pass Road Elementary. Like all schools, their budgets have been cut to the bone, and extracurricular activities are left to the responsibility of the teachers and parents. 95% of their 315 children are on some sort of public assistance. And at a recent meeting with the principal and guidance counselor, I learned that their budget is being cut another 4%. We thought these kids should have a fun Christmas, and wanted to “throw them a party”. The club voted to donate $500 for gifts and refreshments for these children. (Note: although inclement weather prevented the Winter Wonderland event outside, the children still had a great time during the day inside the warm school.

VISIT BILOXI COMMUNITY LIVING CENTER Sunday, Dec. 22ND – 2:00pm

It was a brisk day when we arrived with nearly 60 goodie bags of gifts, Santa, Jingles and friends at the Biloxi Community Living Center. "Tribute" played a variety of music for the residents, while Quotarians and friends served refreshments and Santa delivered gifts donated by Quotarians in special bags made by the Deaf Center Sewing Club. Check out the photo album located on the home page! It truly was a Merry Quota Christmas!