After two weeks, the 2023 Mathews Ruritan Club Christmas Blessing Fund is well on the way toward its goal of $20,000, honorary chairperson Amy Ashberry, announced. Donations of $4,130 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.

For more information, contact Charles H. (Sonny) Richardson Jr. at 804-815-8422.

“Now, more than ever, needy families in our community depend on our help in keeping their families warm and safe,” a release stated.

Donations were received this week from:

inah K. Ashberry, John A. and Lori Jackson Black III, Karen J. and Charles W. Bridges, Dana F. Brown, Bernard C. Buchanan, Roberta H. Burroughs, John Lee Callis in memory of Charlotte and Junior Callis, Michael and Vickie Callis, Carolyn A. and CDR Allan R. Carpenter, Central United Methodist Church Men...