Staff and attorneys at Davenport Evans 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 basic necessities or 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 two families are a family of five whose father has been unable to work due to cancer and a family of four who came to the U.S. from Guatemala.
Other businesses, organizations or individuals interested in assisting with the program can contact the Volunteers of America at 605-334-1414 or 1-800-365-8336.