Toys for Tots announces dates and times for public assistance registration in Whitley County
By Barry Yeakle
Toys for Tots of Whitley County understands that we may have new clients this Christmas who've never had to ask for public assistance before. We appreciate their contributions in past years and want to assure them that the Marines will be here to help them with Christmas toys this year.
To apply for assistance, the custodial parent(s) must bring a photo ID, proof of residence in Whitley County, and evidence of income to the Salvation Army Service Center, in the Fellowship Hall of the First Presbyterian Church on the corner of Jackson and Chauncey Streets in Columbia City.
Pat Mossburg of the Salvation Army will take applications from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on three Tuesdays in November – November 4, November 11 and November 25 -- and three Wednesdays in November -- November 5, November 12 and November 26.
Churubusco residents may apply at the Churubusco Church of the Nazarene at 1000 W. Whitley Street on Wednesday, November 19th from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., or on any of the other dates in Columbia City.
South Whitley residents may apply at the South Whitley Public Library, 201 E. Front Street on Thursday, November 20 from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., or on any of the other dates in Columbia City.
Four final dates, December 2, December 3, December 9 and December 10, at the Columbia City address may be used by those uncertain until then whether or not they will need our assistance.
If you must work during the regular application hours, call Barry Yeakle at 691-2923 and we will try and accommodate your situation. If you live outside Whitley County, you can also call for contact information for the programs in our neighboring counties.
The Leatherneck Coffee Club of Northern Indiana is the governing agency for Toys for Tots of Whitley County.