After three weeks, the 2022 Mathews Ruritan Club Christmas Blessing Fund is well on the way toward its goal of $20,000, Honorary Chairperson Raymond Willis Sr. announced.

Donations of $16,440 have been received thus far. There is still plenty of time to make a donation, a release stated. 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. If you have any questions, contact Charles H. (Sonny) Richardson Jr. at 804-815-8422.

Donations were received this week from:

A Gift From God Grooming, Inc., Lawrence W. and Vicki S. Ambrose, Dinah K. Ashberry, Oleg V. and Diana L. Bancura, Pauline Barrick, Jane Blanock in memory of F. Paul Blanock, D. Kevin and Cynthia P. Bohannon, Karen J. and Charles W. Bridges, Hugh V. and Sara G. Brooks, Rebecca W. and John E. Brown Sr., Steven W. and Joice M. Burnette, John Lee Callis in memory of Charlotte and Junior Callis, Michael and Vicki...