MONDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2005
HOLILDAY GIFT GUIDE
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"Mostly people are asking for clothes," Lassen said. "The adults are asking for things like toasters or bed sheets, and sometimes the kids ask for different toys or games."
Donors who adopt the families buy items for each member of the family, including gifts for the children if the family has any, personal presents for the parents or couple, and a Christmas dinner.
Though Hunt could not name individuals or groups because of the anonymity of the program, he said some of the biggest donors every year had come from the University of Kansas.
"Some of our biggest donors have been residence halls that allow students to get together and pool their resources to adopt families," Hunt said. "We have also received numerous support from sororities and fraternities and from educational departments within the University."
Though their contributions may be anonymous their efforts do not go unnoticed. Hunt said many families were overwhelmed after receiving their gifts and gave him thank-you notes to pass along to donors.
"A lot of times the kids write the thank-you notes to the donors, thanking them for just being there for them," Hunt said.
It is the thread of generosity that allows the donors to be there for those that are most in need of a helping hand this holiday season. The program provides more than blankets, toys and Christmas ham to needy individuals, but also a sense of connection and holiday cheer.
— Edited by Ty Beaver
Rachel Seymour/KANSAN
One of two remaining Salvation Army Angels hangs on the holiday tree in the Underground at Wescoe Hall Thursday.
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