After two weeks, the 2023 Mathews Ruritan Club Christmas Blessing Fund has surpassed the halfway mark toward its goal of $20,000, honorary chairperson Amy Ashberry announced. Donations of $11,321 have been received so far.

There is still 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. If you have any questions, call 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 past week from:

Lawrence W. and Vicki S. Ambrose, David B. and Stephanie Anthony, Carson H. and Polly W. Barnes, D. Kevin and Cynthia P. Bohannon, Janice S. Bohannon, Christy and Wayne Brown, Violet Brownley, Barbara M. Callis, Sylvia S. Cannon, Lois A. and Roger L. Carmine, Central Village Homemakers, Chesapeake B...