GCCSF announces application and volunteerism dates

Published 10:30 am Tuesday, September 17, 2013

The Greene County Christmas Stocking Fund, P.O. Box 741, Greensboro, Ga. 30642, is once again accepting applications.

To apply you must meet the following criteria: have at least one child 13 years or younger living fulltime in your household; or be 62 years or older as of Dec. 31.

Bring Social Security Cards or proof of Tax ID# for everyone in the household as well as verification of total income for all household members.

Applications will be accepted at two locations the following dates and times:

  • Union Point Methodist, 2-6 p.m. Oct. 3-4
  • Athens Tech, 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Oct. 5, 1:30-4:30 p.m. Oct. 6

Denied applicants will be notified by mail during November. Approved applicants will be notified by mail at a later date.

The Stocking Fund is also in need of volunteers and has a preliminary schedule in place.

  • Oct. 3 (10 a.m.–noon): Computer training for data entry volunteers
  • Dec. 3 (1-4:30 p.m.): Clothes sorting and packing (Walkers Church)
  • Dec 4: Clothes bags moved to County Building (3-4 volunteers needed)
  • Dec. 16: Initial toy sorting and counting, shopping if needed
  • Dec. 17-18: Toys for Tots collection, final toy sorting
  • Dec. 19 (9 a.m.-noon): Distribute senior gifts at Greensboro Senior Center (3-4 volunteers needed)
  • Dec. 20: Pack toys
  • Dec. 21: Load trucks
  • Dec. 23 (10 a.m.-1 p.m.): Distribution to the families with children at GCHS

For further information contact Vickie Jenkins at 706-817-6825 or Lloyd Jenkins at 678-642-7728.