Elliott supports and praises Christmas Family Appeal
Ulster Unionist Assembly member for Fermanagh & South Tyrone, Tom Elliott MLA has highlighted his support to the 2007 Christmas Family Appeal, run by The Salvation Army and St. Vincent de Paul which aims to provide gifts to over 12,000 children across Northern Ireland.
Tom said: “I have seen at first hand the difference this appeal can make and it really makes a world of difference to so many families throughout Northern Ireland. It is a cruel fact that without this appeal many children would receive very little at Christmas. At a time whenever those more fortunate are rushing around buying family and friends presents, spare a thought for the many children who will receive nothing! By simply buying an extra present and leaving at one of the many collection points ( all Tesco & Asda stores ) before Wednesday 13 December 2007, you will have the satisfaction of knowing that you have made a difference in some home in Northern Ireland.
It is a sad fact that there is an increasing number of families in Northern Ireland that have no money for the basic necessities and as Christmas approaches life becomes even more stressful as they want to give their children the gifts they deserve but don’t have the means by which to do it. If any family feel they could benefit from the Family Appeal contact your local social worker or health visitor or The Salvation Army or St Vincent de Paul for an application form which must be returned by Friday 7 December 2007. The Salvation Army and St Vincent de Paul and all the many volunteers deserve great praise for their efforts throughout the year but the Christmas Family Appeal in particular can make a tremendous difference for so many families across Northern Ireland and would ask the public to support this worthy cause.”