Staff and attorneys at DEHS are again participating in a program designed to help Sioux Falls families have a Christmas they might not otherwise have.
The program is organized by Volunteers of America and participating businesses and organizations provide items on a family’s Christmas list. Volunteers of America also selects the families sponsored by participants. The items donated typically are clothing needed by family members and toys, games, books or school supplies requested by the children. Only new items are given.
The law firm’s involvement began several years ago on the initiative of its support staff. Its participation remains led by staff members. Over the past several years, the firm has sponsored one or more families each year. This year's family emigrated from Ethiopia two years ago and has eight children.
Other business, organizations or individuals interested in assisting with the program can contact the Volunteers of America at 605-334-1414 or 1-800-365-8336.