With just a few days left scheduled for Goodfellows donations, the organization is about $19,000 short of the $35,000 goal.
The city of Henderson released its latest update Tuesday afternoon, and the count was at $15,978.
Each year the Goodfellows puts on a Christmas show, along with gifts, for underprivileged children in the community.
Richard Pendergraft, who along with brother Larry runs the Goodfellows Christmas program, said all the toys and clothes have been ordered, and much have been delivered, though his brother still needs to pick up some of the toys.
Though they’ve been ordered, he said not all have been paid for. He said the warehouses they order from give them 30 days to pay.
Pendergraft said Monday morning that he’s “wanting Henderson to know we’re short and seeing if they want to help out.”
But “we’re going to get them paid for if I have to take a loan out,” Pendergraft added.
The money collected helps the Goodfellows provide toys, clothes, cake, ice cream and entertainment at the party at 12 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 22, at South Middle School.
A day before, the Goodfellows, along with volunteers, will meet at the school at 8 a.m. for “Sack Day,” when all the gifts are placed in sacks for the children.
He said the initial cutoff for collecting donations was scheduled to be Saturday, but he may keep donations open till Christmas.
To donate, send checks to Henderson Goodfellows, PO Box 1711, Henderson, KY 42419. Or, checks can also be sent to the City of Henderson, P.O. Box 716, Henderson, KY 42419. Checks can also be dropped off at the city building bill payment area. For more information or to volunteer, call Pendergraft at 270-860-7780.
The update of donations to Goodfellows since our last e-newsletter are as follows:
- Dr. John A. Logan and family: $200
- C.E. and Rita Pennington: $100
- Charles and Donna Madden, In honor of Owen, Will, Haley, Ashtyn, Addison and Riley: $100
- Fred Ray, In memory of Judy Ray: $100
- Theresa Hawes: $50
- The Moats Family (La Ronda J. Moats), In memory of George V. Moats: $200
- Rebecca Chapter: $150
- W. Gray Hodge, In recognition of the Henderson Planning Commission: $1,050
- Jacob Davis, Aaron Rosenhamer and Hanah Bagwell, In memory of Granny “Mama Lillian” and Pa Bill Ross: $50
- Marsha Ross David and Jacob Davis, In memory of Sister/Aunt Karen Ross Rosenhamer: $50
- Brenda and Karl Neely: $250
- St. Ann’s Guild of St. Paul’s Episcopal: $100
- George Green, In memory of Iocile Green and Ernest M. “Slick” Green, Ernest Green, Jr., Larry Green, Mary Pirtle and William L. Green: $100
- Robert and Elaine Duncan: $100
- In memory of Bryan Spencer Buley: $53
- David and Sharyn McBride: $100
- Ulvester Walker: $100
- David and Pamela Wilson: $100
- James, Sue, Kevin Knight: $100
- Betty Smithart: $50
- Employees of Simon Shoes, In memory of Larry and Bruce Simon: $50
- Henderson Girls Coalition: $250
- Masters Flock Sunday School Class, In memory of Jim Pendergraft: $225
- STG Foundation Inc.: $1,000
- Anonymous: $25
Total as of 12/16: $15,978