Gifts are needed for 67 boys and 78 girls, from infants to age 16, whose families registered through the St. Helena Family Center. That figure doesn’t include the 200-plus children who are in need through the St. Helena Catholic Church and the Society of St. Vincent de Paul.

Come to the Cy-Fair Express Network (CYFEN) luncheon Dec. 19 for member appreciation and to learn more about a local charity organization.

It’s become a tradition around the country for anonymous donors to drop gold coins into the Salvation Army’s red kettles, except in Charlotte. But now that has changed.

Collection boxes for new, unwrapped toys are set up throughout the community.

WATERVILLE, Maine (NEWS CENTER) -- The Maine Children's Home for Little Wanderers is hoping for a lot of last minute donations this week for their Christmas Program.