Christmas House open by appointment

The Christmas House provides free gifts and holiday cheer to area residents in need. PHOTO BY JEREMIAH O The Christmas House is open by appointment this week, Dec. 14-18.

It provides free Christmas gifts for all low-income, foster, or specialneeds children, ages birth through 18, in the Stanwood, Camano and Lakewood areas.

The gifts, which have been collected at sites throughout the community, are available as quantities allow.

To make an appointment, call the Family Resource Center, 360-629- 5257.

The Christmas House is located at 9620 271st Street N.W.

Staff Reporter Jeremiah O’Hagan: 629-8066 ext. 125 or ohagan@scnews. com.