holidays

The Independence Christmas store is entering its fourth decade of helping families provide a happy holiday experience for their kids.But just like other area charities, theyre in need of some help. It’s the 41st year of the week-long free shopping event for Eastern Jackson County families in need.The event makes sure kids smile a little bit more this holiday season.Things are harder than ever. Times are tough. Folks are going to need a lot of help this season providing Christmas for their families, and we’re here to help,” Community Services League representative Jennifer Hurst said.The Community Services League says it’s the volunteers and donations that make all the tradition work. They’re looking for more of both.The goal of the Christmas store is to help more than 5,000 families in eastern Jackson County have something unwrapped over the holidays.We make it into a really big store shopping experience for our families so they can have the most dignified experience possible,” Hurst said. The store is hoping to get around 300 volunteers. If you’d like to volunteer, donate, or learn more about the Independence Christmas Store, you can visit the CSL’s website.