After two weeks, the 2019 Mathews Ruritan Club Christmas Blessing Fund is well on the way toward its goal of $20,000, honorary chairpersons Ron and Debbie Lambert have announced. Donations of $14,250.79 have been received thus far.

There is still plenty of time to make a donation. Tax-deductible contributions to assist needy families in Mathews with home heating costs may be sent to: Christmas Blessing Fund, P.O. Box 74, Mathews, Va. 23109. Contact Charles H. (Sonny) Richardson Jr. at 804-815-8422 for more information.

Donations were received so far from: Nina C. Allen, Patricia Almond, Betsy H. Ambach, Ambrose Disposal Service, Inc., Stephanie M. and David B. Anthony, Dinah S. Ashberry, John W. and Theresa Ashberry Jr., Beverly S. Barefoot, Lawrence E. and Alda H. Barnett, Mary H. and Lawrence E. Barnett, Martin Diggs-Fannie Owens Bible Class/Bethel United Methodist Church, F. Paul and Jane D. Blanock, Sidney R. Breland, Karen J. and Charles W. Bridges, Jennifer O. and Gregory L. Br...