<strong>YONGSAN GARRISON, Republic of Korea</strong> - The holiday season is rapidly approaching. This is the time when we can show our community spirit and help out Yongsan Families in need. The Community of Sharing Program is all about helping and sharing with others.
Our chapels have been extremely generous in supporting this program through designated offerings. Army Community Service uses this financial support to manage holiday food assistance and a coordinated toy drive called Angel Tree. The program brings joy and goodwill to Families.
Applications are available at the Yongsan ACS (Building S-4106, Room 115), Hannam Village and K-16 Air Base ACS offices, Yongsan Commissary, November Community Connection magazine, online at the Garrison web site (http://yongsan.korea.army.mil) and at our chapels.
The application deadline is Nov. 14 for Thanksgiving and Dec. 12 for the Winter Holidays. Only one application is necessary per E-5 family and below and Department of Defense equivalents (GS-07 or below).
I encourage leaders to take an active role in this year's Community of Sharing Program. Leaders may nominate an applicant with the applicant's knowledge and approval. The signature of the military or civilian supervisor verifies the applicant is in need of support and has met with the guidelines presented in the application.
After processing and acceptance of the application, the applicant will receive notification directly and be presented with a variety of choices to meet his or her Family's holiday meal assistance needs.
The applicants will also receive assistance with toys for their children through the Community Angel Tree Program during the Christmas Season.
Community organizations wishing to assist ACS by sponsoring an Angel on the Community Angel Tree or in any other capacity should contact ACS at 738-7505. For more information, call Allison Blake at 738-4655 or Katy Hussey-Sloniker at 738-7186.
Please tell your coworkers and neighbors about this important program. We sincerely thank you for your support during the holiday season.
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