12/16/2021
With a program like Candy Cane Buddies, it takes a lot of hands to make it a success. This year was very different than last year. The kick off was planned, the applications came faster, the help was spaced out, and the organization was a bit more chaotic. But, we also got the opportunity to help more kids than last year. We had more helping hands involved. We laughed and got to know the families more. Different businesses stepped up and helped out. More citizens took Buddies from the trees. New families were served. Families from last year served families from this year. Different hiccups came up… but were addressed quickly. More blessings were witnessed!
The last two months have been a whirlwind, but we at Columbiana PD would like to thank every person who has stepped in to lend a hand and serve the kids in our community. Whether it was to take a Buddy shopping, provide stockings and stuffers, help wrap, lend an encouraging word, or throw your hand up at the last minute and volunteer to serve a family… your support of our community and department has not gone unnoticed, nor unfelt, during this Second Annual CPD Candy Cane Buddies Program.
Last year= 21 initial applications… end total was 61 people served.
This year= 36 applications & 65children served, with more items left over so as to find someone who might need a little Christmas cheer!
Below are a few pics of the fun that was had preparing and wrapping, and the end product ready for the families to pick up.
Thank you Columbiana and Friends! You’re the best!!!