The Merlin Foundation

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Location: Green Forest, Arkansas, United States

We are a non-profit organization located in Green Forest, Arkansas serving women, children and families. To view our programs or to contact us please go to our website merlinfoundation.com.

Sunday, November 23, 2008

Holiday Wishes

Over the past year we have watched in sadness the growing numbers of children move from a life of concern to desperation. Poverty seems to be the fastest growing sector of America with little hope in sight.

The election rhetoric did little more than raise awareness, but maybe that was all that was needed. I wonder … did you hear it? Both candidates and all those I heard on the local level declared what a mess we’re in economically. Well the elections are over, save for a couple of recounts and the mess continues.

Wait for January is what I hear, but what I see are countless children…American children … who can’t wait for January. When do you plan to eat again? Bet it is before January. Will you have warm clothes before January? Will you sleep in a warm space before January? Many won’t.

The good news is you can help. You don’t know any of those children? Short on time to volunteer? We do. We know many of them. That is why our charity exists. We and other charities like us are the pipeline, the hand that bridges the space between you and those in need.

As this holiday season rapidly approaches we are asking you to help us to help them. Even if you can only afford ten dollars it will make a difference. Please this season is special. Special for you if you have a little extra and special for many who don’t have enough. With no salaried employees or officers we feel we operate efficiently and effectively insuring your wish of helping comes true.

Just last week a mother need diapers and our local police chief came by, picked some up and delivered them to her. Working together to help. What we all need to do. Without a generous donor last week that baby would not have clean diapers today.

You can make a difference right now. Click here and make a donation of $10.00; $25.00 $50.00 or more to help a child today. Because it is the right thing to do.

On behalf of the children – Thank you.