AIDS Community Resources is hosting their annual Holiday Angel Gift Giving Program this winter season. So far, more than 200 people have become angels this holiday season.
Wil Murtaugh of AIDS Community Resources says many give because they've lost a loved one from AIDS. "So many people have been touched from losing someone that they don't want to have someone else go through that pain. At this time of the year people are extremely generous and want to do whatever they can to support people."
Shirley Bacon's sorority, Lambda Kappa Nu, is an annual angel. "Part of our main thrust is to create awareness and relief to those with AIDS, so this is really exciting."
AIDS Community Resources says people can choose to give to entire families or just to an individual. The organization will give angels a list of personal needs for a family; including simple supplies like soap, shampoo, and toothpaste. "Personal care you cannot buy with foodstamps," Murtaugh says.
Gifts have been filling entire rooms at the Resource building, and according to those that work there, people can still become angels until all the gifts are delivered on December 23rd.
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