TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — This holiday season Good Samaritan Hospital announced that 161 children had a little something extra under the tree this year for Christmas, thanks to the hospital’s Giving Tree program.
For the past couple of weeks Good Samaritan employees have been purchasing toys, clothing, games, crafts and other necessities for less-fortunate children in the Vincennes Community, South Knox and North Knox elementary schools.
President and CEO of Good Samaritan, Rob McLin, said that the program allows the hospital and its employees to assist families in need this holiday season.
“The overwhelming amount of support our caregivers provide for the children in our community is extraordinary,” said McLin. “Every year, our employees go the extra mile to ensure these kids have gifts to open on Christmas morning.”
Employees also donated 125 Christmas stockings to residents in local nursing homes.
