The season of giving

Howard Nease (Left), a resident from Webco Manor, was one of the 215 residents who received his wish for a recliner through the Adopt-An-Angel program. Bailey Terry (Right), a fourth grader from Shook Elementry, was one of the several students who spent their Saturday singing carols and handing out cards and gifts to the senior residents of Marshfield Care, Marshfield Place, Webco Manor, and Strafford Care. Contributed Photo

Posted Wednesday, December 20, 2023 2:00 am

By John “J.T.” Jones johnj@marshfieldmail.com

The third annual Adopt-An-Angel program has finished with success and many senior citizens getting their Christmas wishes granted.

The program is funded thanks to donations from the community and efforts of the Fairgrove 4-H, Jr Art Club, and the fourth graders at Shook Elementary, who adopted, shopped, wrapped, and delivered gifts to the senior residents.

A total of 215 residents living at Marshfield Care, Marshfield Place, Webco Manor, and Strafford Care received gifts.

A local women's ministry heads the Adopt-An-Angel program, Chit-Chat-n-Chocolate Women's Ministry, not only delivered the gifts but also brought snacks and drinks to each staff breakroom for the four facilities. While visiting each location, the fourth-grade students passed out Christmas cards they had made and sang carols.

"We did see some tears," said Christy Davenport, Founder of Chit-Chat-n-Chocolate Women's Ministry. "Both from the residents and the ones passing out cards/gifts. All in all, it's a beautiful experience for all ages. The program is great way to reach the kids about giving back to our community, instead of only receiving."