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We distributed gifts to children in need
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14 February 2026 Charbonneau Villager

Boys & Girls Aid

By CATHY LOFFINK

We distributed gifts to children in need

The last article talked about the special holiday gift donations given to the children served by Boys & Girls Aid from our Charbonneau
LOFFINK members, the Rotary and Solo Sisters. Those gifts were an expression of caring from so many people. Along with what the Cypress Auxiliary donated, local businesses also gave what they could. One such business donated bicycles. However, due to privacy laws, we do not always get to see the children’ s holiday enjoyment. Ashley Messer, the Boys & Girls Aid liaison to the Cypress Auxiliary, shared with
the board some wonderful pictures and stories. I hope you enjoy this sampling.
During the holiday season The Boys & Girls Aid arranges parties for the
children and their foster families to celebrate and have fun. They decorate the rooms and have crafts and games. They even have a room set up with donated items spread out where
A boy receives a stuffed animal via Boys & Girls Aid.
the children can experience shopping. They can pick out presents for other family members and wrap them so they
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