After six weeks, thanks to the generosity of Mathews citizens, the 2024 Mathews Ruritan Club Christmas Blessing Fund has surpassed its goal of $20,000, Honorary Chairperson Tom Robinson announced. Donations totaling $20,324 have been received thus far.
There is still time to make a donation. Tax-deductible contributions to assist needy families in Mathews with home heating costs may be sent to: Christmas Blessing Fund, P.O. Box 74, Mathews, Va. 23109. If you have any questions, contact Charles H. (Sonny) Richardson Jr. at 804-815-8422.
Donations were received this week from:
Beverly and Brent Barefoot, Carson H. and Polly W. Barnes, L. Mark Barrick, D. Kevin and Cynthia P. Bohannon, Rebecca W. and John E. Brown Sr., Central United Methodist Church, George Chung and Carolyn C. Cootes, Rosemary Eaton, Roland A. III and Peggy Foster, Laura Foster Hudgins, Maxine T. and Ronald L. Hudgins Sr., Ron J. and Debbie K. Lambert, William R. and Nancy R. Layng, Peggy H. Leigh, Gregory S. and Leigh ...