Brighten Christmas For ND Kids Who Lost A Soldier Parent.

Congrats to Nicci Johnson and KXNet.com for introducing us to a North Dakota charity I had no idea existed.  The nonprofit is called  North Dakota Giving Company and they have a very specific mission- brighten Christmas for North Dakota children who have lost a parent or sibling that died in service to our country.  Callie Wachendorf Lunde's organization is entering it's sixth year of doing this fantastic work.

But like so many nonprofit organizations, the pandemic has put a damper on their fundraising and exposure in 2020. I hope to do my part to spread the word that stocking's need stuffing.  On the North Dakota Giving Company Facebook page , Callie explains how they partner with survivor outreach programs in the state to identify these kids whose soldier parents are no longer with them.  In 2020, 19 kids statewide have been recognized and contacted to participate in this incredibly worthy cause.

Gift cards will be the preferred present this holiday season, which is perfect as these young folks know the games, toys, books, and clothes  that they really want.  Actually the North Dakota Giving Company has listed these children's requests on their Facebook page.  I can only guess reading the gift list will emotionally impact you as much as it did me.  All the contact info you need to participate is on the Facebook page.

Their parent lost their life so we can live ours.  ND Giving Company is providing a very personal way to say thanks.

Here's the wish lists

9.5  yo Girl - Horse riding, anything spy/mystery, Legos, fastpitch softball, reading, computer coding, plays guitar, likes singing

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