Press Release
From: Kids First
Date:
Contact: Walker ED Amick
812-595-0714
It was announced today that
Kids First a 501 c 3 organization dedicated to raising money to help children
and families in need is extending their relationship with the Scott
Kids First
spokesman, Walker ED Amick said “We have been thinking for several years
now how to reach more children and families.
For the past several years we have contributed part of our money raised
to the Clearinghouse knowing the money goes to families in need, but we have
found that it has become, as it was intended, the central point to make sure
aid is given, but not abused.
This effort is our most
efficient way of getting aid to those who need it and at a time when it is
needed. We continue to give funds to our
local schools but stepped up our contribution to the Clearinghouse. I am happy to announce that we have given
the Clearinghouse a credit line of $ 10,000.00 to further their efforts.”
Amick also said more money
may be in the pipeline for the Clearinghouse, if the need arises and funds
still exist in the Kids First account. “We
hold part of the funds raised so we can help at other times when families need it;
we know that folks have dire needs at different times of the year.” It was noted this year at the auction you
will see more of the Clearinghouse Director, Nelson Spaulding, so he can
continue the word about the good and necessary works of the Clearinghouse. “Nelson has been a big part of Kids
First because he cares and I am happy to see us further our participation with
the Clearinghouse. They do things that
it is becoming increasingly difficult for us to do, such as double check aid
given, making sure aid goes to those who really need it” Amick said.
Kids First is an all
volunteer organization that meets monthly but distributes their aid year round
and many of its members devote much time all year long behind the scenes to
make it happen.
“We can always use
volunteers and members at anytime, because without our local merchants and citizens
who contribute items and money we cannot continue to help year
round.” If anyone is interested in
becoming a member or helping in anyway they may contact Amick at 752-9570 to
help with donations of items for the auction or financial contributions that
are accepted all year long.
The Clearinghouse is
administered by the