The Hopkinsville Kiwanis Club has begun its annual ‘Warm the Children’ campaign to help provide winter clothing to children in Hopkinsville and Christian County who may need assistance.
The national Warm the Children effort began in 1993. Two years later, it began in Hopkinsville when the Kiwanis Club and Kentucky New Era employee Willie Renshaw spearheaded the effort.
Nikki Chambers now oversees the program and works to continue the work he began.
click to download audioChambers said they partner with the Salvation Army of Hopkinsville to receive a list of people who may need assistance and said the Hopkinsville Wal-Mart has gone above and beyond.
click to download audioChambers said the Kiwanis Club will accept monetary donations only for a variety of reasons.
click to download audioEvery dollar donated will be used to buy clothing with the children accompanied by Kiwanis Club members and volunteers when it comes time to go shopping.
Chambers said there are several ways people can make donations.
click to download audioChambers said the nearly $30,000 in donations will help 250 children between the ages of 6 months and 16 years old this year.
