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Friday is final day to sign up for Adopt-a-Family

By Bruce Kropp Nov 14, 2024 | 2:29 PM

Friday is the final day to sign up for the WJBD-Centralia Community Youth Center Adopt-a-Family program.

Applications may be completed at the Youth Center at 1224 East Rexford in Centralia from noon to five and at the Bryan Bennett Library in Salem from 9:30 to 1 pm.  All applications require proof of SNAP or Link benefits such as a letter from DHS or a copy of a SNAP card.  No other income verification will be needed this year.

The call is also going out for those would like to assist families in need of assistance in providing Christmas to their children.    Cash donations are accepted, some businesses and groups have held toy drives, and many groups and individuals, churches, schools, businesses or organizations have adopted families and shopped and wrapped gifts for them.   If you would like to make a donation or Adopt-a-Family you may call the Centralia Community Youth Center at (618) 532-6530.