Florence County Disabilities Foundation seeks sponsors to 'Make a Difference'

By: | SCNOW
Published: November 13, 2009

The Florence County Disabilities Foundation is in need of sponsors for this year’s “Making a Difference at Christmas” project.

The event is for those with disabilities and special needs from Florence County who are in need of gifts this Christmas.

Businesses, corporations, churches, civic groups or other interested organizations throughout Florence County are encouraged to participate this year.

Names and suggested gift items have been submitted by social workers of Florence County Disabilities and Special Needs Board for those who do not have families or have families in financial need.

Gifts may be purchased, or donors can make a financial contribution and volunteers from the Disabilities Foundation will purchase the gift by Dec.15.

“This is our 13th year that we have had a Making a Difference project,” said Walter Sparrow, Florence County Disabilities Foundation director. “It continues to grow every year.”

Sparrow said more 500 people with special needs will benefit this Christmas season from Making a Difference.

“If you know of a business or organization that would like to participate in this worthwhile cause, please call the Florence County Disabilities Foundation,” Sparrow said. “Help us make Christmas very special for all participants.”

Offices are located in Florence at (843) 662-4021 or in Lake City at (843) 374-2641. Anyone who wants to participate may stop either location and select an envelope from one of the trees to help make Christmas brighter for someone with disabilities.

Cards representing packages are also being offered at many of these locations for a donation of $1 or more.

These donations will be used to assist with purchasing gifts and gift-wrap for the Making a Difference at Christmas project.