CAMDEN, S.C. — The holiday season is in full swing and it's also the time for giving, and for Christine Dennis and the Camden Coffee Gals, that's exactly what they are doing.
The women of the Camden Coffee Gals Club gather weekly for fellowship, friendship, and, of course, coffee. Now they're channeling their camaraderie toward giving back to the community.
"You give time, treasure, or talent if you can do all 3 of them it’s a wonderful thing," Dennis says. "We are doing Operation Santa; we decided this year that we wanted to sponsor a local nursing home. They have 150 residents there and we are trying to make their Christmas special this year."
The women, embodying the spirit of Santa, have set up donation boxes at nine different local businesses.
1. American Patriot Coffee Company 1012 Broad Street Camden
2. Beaver Den at Beaver Creek Bar and Grille 3482 John C. Richards Rd Camden
3. Camden Art Shoppes 1011 Suite D Camden
4. Camden Fire Department Station 2 2609 Liberty Hill Road Camden(8 am-6 pm)
5. Erica’s Salon and Tanning 2434 b Main Street Elgin
6. Lugoff Fire Department 892 Highway 1 South Lugoff (8 am-6 pm)
7. Dodo-n-Jeans Pottery 923 Broad Street Camden
8. Longleaf Flowers Plants and Gifts 1026 Broad Street Camden
9. Revolution Nutrition 501 Dicey Ford Road Camden
"Things like toilet articles, like body lotion, body wash," Dennis details.
The nursing home also recommended items that can keep them busy.
"Just being able to do something to help somebody else is important," Dennis expresses.
Donations are accepted until December 18th.