Adopt-A-Family Program is Celebrated at February 26 Meeting

At the February 26 club meeting, Adopt-A-Family Chairperson, Lisa Fuhrman, showcased the club's adopt-a-family program.

She described the screening process, which has been coordinated by Julie Feist of the Salvation Army for the past few years.  The process allows our shoppers to get to know the families they will be shopping for, which allows a much greater and more sensitive approach to filling the needs of each individual in each family.

Managers of JCPenney and WalMart were recognized for making the shopping process as efficient as possible, and for discounting the merchandise purchased maximizing the help each family was provided.  Lisa also explained that each family is given gift cards for grocery shores and KMart or WalMart so the family can purchase necessities that may not be in their budget.

President, Jerry Ernst, Doreen Bloomer, and Thom Felke each shared their memories of their experiences.  A common theme was the heartfelt appreciation shown.

Larry Feist presented a plaque from Salvation Army to celebrate the success of the program.