Spreading Joy

Marie Wikle at Spreading Joy Corporation, a nonprofit origination, is collecting toys and gifts for Lincoln and Mecklenburg County parents who can’t afford Christmas for their kids this year. Many people are out of work this Holiday Season and she’s trying to help as much as she can.

Spreading Joy was started because Marie wanted simply to help others. She thought it would be neat to do something small for the under-privileged in the communities that surround us. She started by giving simple gifts such as Frosty coupons from Wendy’s. Now, it has grown to such projects as School Supplies and back packs for kids starting school to the current Christmas Toy Drive. She told me an amazing story of a couple who lost their jobs and Spreading Joy was able to pay the Light, Gas and Water bills to have their services reconnected. This couples' refrigerator also went out and Spreading Joy was able to purchase a new one for this couple. She does this by giving people who want to help a venue to Spread Joy. I know that in the past, I have been the recipient of gifts when we weren’t able to make it through some difficult times. I’m sure you can remember such a time yourself.

Although Spreading Joy does take cash donations, they are asking for your participation this season by donating toys for the kids. I’ve attached a flier to give you some ideas of what kind of toys they are looking for. They do NOT have to be expensive to put a smile on the faces of the kids. As a matter of fact, any toy at any price, even for a dollar would be welcomed. That’s why Spreading Joy is different. They are not asking for Xbox’s, Play Stations, etc, etc. They are simply asking for any kind of gift that you can give. Big or small; your choice.

I am excited to see what God is going to do through Spreading Joy this year and am so happy that I've committed to help Marie collect as much toys as possilbe. Can you help?

Once again, Spreading Joy is a nonprofit organization that is recognized by the IRS, so your gifts are tax deductable. If you are interested in donating any amount of toys, please contact me at mbroom@carolina.rr.com or at (704) 654-8079. I have a collection box in my office; however, I will arrange to pick them up from you if that is easier for you.

Remember, it doesn’t have to be much; it can be a $5.00 toy, it doesn’t matter. Every gift counts.