Christmas Connection application period comes later this month
St. Vincent de Paul in Clarkston opens applications for its Christmas Connection program from Nov. 24 to Dec. 12. This 40-year-old initiative assists families in affording food and toys for children aged 15 and younger during Christmas.
Applications are accepted on weekdays from 9 a. m. to 12:30 p. m. at the St.
Vincent de Paul Thrift Store, where families must register in person and provide identification and proof of residency. Families from Anatone, Asotin, Clarkston, Lewiston, Lapwai, Culdesac, Genesee, Colton, and Uniontown are eligible to apply. A Celebration Day, scheduled for Dec. 20 at the Nez Perce County Fairgrounds, will include a meal and a raffle for prizes. Disabled or homebound applicants can contact Sharon at (509) 758-7061 to apply.
Donations to support the program can be sent to Christmas Connection, care of St. Vincent de Paul, at their Clarkston address.