"Crochet For The Kids" Partnership Created to Benefit Local Foster Children

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Published: 30 December 2016 30 December 2016

Silver City, NM (December 30, 2016) - According to Debbie Orona, Hidalgo County Children, Youth and Families Department (CYFD) Luna and Hidalgo County Office Manager, foster children need warm blankets, hats, and mittens this winter. The seniors at the Hidalgo Medical Services (HMS) Ena Mitchell Senior Center are committed to helping to make such handmade items for local foster children. The seniors just need the community's help with collecting a sufficient amount of yarn and crochet needles to make it happen.

GǣThe seniors who utilize the Ena Mitchell Senior Center suggested this very generous idea. HMS is committed to helping to make their innovative recommendation a reality,Gǥ says Edith Lee, LMSW, HMS Chief Support Officer. GǣBlankets, hats, and mittens are the primary items that these Hidalgo County seniors would like to crochet to share with local foster children between the ages of newborn and 18 years. The primary items needed for seniors at the HMS Ena Mitchell Senior Center include yarn and crochet needles,Gǥ adds Lee.

GǣThis collaborative effort between HMS and CYFD in Hidalgo County serves as another opportunity for the individuals that HMS serves, such as our Hidalgo County senior population, to help make a positive difference in the lives of others,Gǥ states Dan Otero, HMS Chief Executive Officer.

Those interested in donating yarn and crochet needles or who are interested in participating in this program are encouraged to contact HMS Family Support Services:

HIDALGO COUNTY DROP-OFF AND CONTACT INFORMATION: Ena Mitchell Senior Center - 532 E. DeMoss Street in Lordsburg (575) 542-9414 - phone
Monday through Friday - 8:30am to 3:00pm

GRANT COUNTY DROP-OFF AND CONTACT INFORMATION:
n++HMS Family Support Services Office - 110 W. 11th Street in Silver City (575) 534-0248 - phone
Monday through Friday - 8:00am to 5:00pm

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