SCRANTON — Clarks Summit residents Jerry and Michele Musheno were named chairpersons for the 2015 Christmas Holiday Bureau, which is celebrating its 65th year of helping families during the holiday season.

The Christmas Holiday Bureau provides holiday assistance to low income families residing in Lackawanna County. Eligible families receive a gift card to purchase toys, food, or clothing. Donations of any amount are needed to help make the holiday season merrier for those in need. Donations can be sent to the Christmas Holiday Bureau, 829 Jefferson Ave., Scranton, PA 18510.

The Christmas Holiday Bureau is a program of the Voluntary Action Center, a United Way Agency.

From left, 2015 Christmas Holiday Bureau Chairpersons Jerry and Michele Musheno and Voluntary Action Center Executive Director Sherry Nealon Williams.
http://www.theabingtonjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/web1_ABJ-Holiday-Chairs.jpg.optimal.jpgFrom left, 2015 Christmas Holiday Bureau Chairpersons Jerry and Michele Musheno and Voluntary Action Center Executive Director Sherry Nealon Williams. Submitted photo

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Information provided by the Voluntary Action Center.