Christmas is the time of giving, and the Freestone County community has opened their hearts to give in many ways.
If you need assistance this Christmas, we encourage you to contact an organization that wants to help.
Or, if you are able to donate your time, money or gifts to help someone in need, below are a few suggestions. Selecting baby things such as baby dresses and baby toddler shoes may not be very easy. There are things that need to be considered when purchasing these types of things. But surely the wide selections of shoes to choose from nowadays will help in making things easier. You can either go to your favorite department store or purchase it online but the actual choosing of shoes for toddlers is not as easy as you may think it is. There are circumstances where if the shoe that you have selected does not fit your toddler, then you have obviously made a huge mistake. The most common problem with this is foot pain, deformity and malfunction. To avoid these types of problems, parents must choose the perfect foot wear for their toddlers. Baby Toddler Shoes must allow breathing of the toddler’s feet. It should be airy and made from natural and soft materials so that the feet will remain healthy and strong. Another thing is that they should be light in weight. Choosing the right footwear for your kids should include checking on the weight of the shoe and making sure it is light or else might hinder your child’s movement. Infant shoes should also be flexible. They should allow the toes to move comfortably but also stay flat. The shoe should imitate a bare foot and should not have an arch. This footwear is perfect for your little one. It is designed to make your baby’s first walks worth recording. Wearing these shoes will make their walking very comfortable. It is made from materials that enable the baby to feel the ground underneath their feet as they try to learn to walk and will aid them as they strengthen their feet. You should always check the shoes which suits best and have more quality. These shoes include a tiny ribbon that your little one will surely like and have a durable leather sole plus Velcro Straps that will make wearing of the shoes very easy. Bootie Style Baby Toddler Shoes This is one of the most highly recommended shoes for toddlers. It is made from 100% fabric and has a manmade sole. This beautiful, soft and flexible toddler shoes can be washed using a washing machine and dryer. In conclusion, when looking for the perfect shoes that will fit your baby’s needs, the main thing is that they should be soft and flexible. The shoes should aid the toddlers in their walking, so parents must invest in shoes of high quality, breathable and lightweight.
Toy for Tots
Toys for Tots is hard at work in Teague.
Applications for assistance may be picked up at Teague Nursing & Rehabilitation from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Monday through Friday.
Please submit your application by December 13th.
For more information, call Sandy Ashford at 903-644-0005 or at 254-739-2141.
Distribution is slated for December 20th.
7th Annual Event at True Vine DOXA
True Vine DOXA Center of Fairfield is hosting its 7th Annual Toy Drive and Christmas Giveaway on Sunday, December 17, 2017 at the 11:00 a.m. worship service.
If you are not a member of the church, please call and register by December 14th with your child/children’s name, age, and gender.
To register, call one of the following: 903-389-8429, 903-804-5994, or 903-390-1261.
Those who would like to sponsor a family, donate gifts, make a monetary donation, or have business and would like to be a drop off location for toys, please call either 626-390-3527 or 903-389-8429.
The church is located at 917 South Fairway (South Hwy 75) in Fairfield.
FPA Blue Santa Toy Drive
The Fourth Annual Fairfield Police Association’s Blue Santa Toy Drive is underway.
Donations of new, unwrapped toys benefitting local children in need are currently being accepted through December 18th.
Drop-off locations in Fairfield include Wells Fargo bank, Freestone Credit Union, Farmers State Bank, Capps True Value, Randall’s Barber Shop, and Brookshire Brothers.
Cash donations may be made at Freestone Credit Union.
Toys are needed for children up to age 14. Bring stuffed animals, dolls, puzzles, books, actions figures, and more.
For more information, call 903-390-2706 or 972-730-3540 or visit on Facebook at www.facebook.com/FairfieldPoliceAssociation.
Teague Christmas Angel
The Teague Christmas Angel Program is in progress. The goal is to help provide children up to 12 years of age with Christmas this year.
You can help the less fortunate of Teague have a Merry Christmas by being a part of this special program. Last year, more than 100 children were helped last year with gifts.
Those wanting to help may stop by Stephanie Burns Insurance at 942 W. Highway 84 in Teague to adopt an angel from the tree, or donate unwrapped gifts.
All donations should be delivered by Friday, December 15th.
Monetary donations are also accepted, and will be used to purchase gifts.
Our Well of Help Goes Far
Wells Fargo bank will be accepting donations for the Freestone Cancer Support Group to bring their culture of caring to the community.
Items received will be donated to those battling cancer in our area.
Accepting items such as:
–Hats
–Scarves
–Socks
–Small Blankets
Donations accepted through December 20th.
The drop off location will be at Wells Fargo, 527 E. Commerce Street, Fairfield, Texas.
Reach out. Help out. Make a difference.
Shoe Drive
Gravity Student Ministries of First United Methodist Church (FUMC) is having a shoe drive fundraiser. There is no need to buy anything, they are simply asking for your gently worn shoes.
Collecting boots, tennis shoes, soleheaven shoes, slippers, flip flops, sandals, or heels. If you can wear them, the student ministry will take them. Please ensure soles are intact and no holes or broken heels.
These shoes go on to give someone else a new lead at life. Your donations will help:
–Raise funds for FUMC student ministries
–Keep shoes out of landfills (nearly 600 million shoes go in landfills every year)
–Micro entrepreneurs (small business owners) who clean and repurpose shoes (to provide for their families)
–Adults/children in developing countries who may otherwise not have access to shoes
The drive lasts throughout December.
Shoes can be dropped off at FUMC office, 201 N. Mount Street, Fairfield, Monday – Friday, 9-4 p.m. (closed 12 – 1 pm). If you can’t make it to the church, call the office at 903-389-2225 to set up a time for us to pick them up.
Visit fumcfairfield.org or facebook.com/fumcfairfield
