Thank you! Neediest Families Fund nears $60K.

Since 1921, The Standard-Times and The Salvation Army have made holidays a happier time for families who need a little help in Greater New Bedford through its Neediest Families Fund. 

Here is the latest list of donations:

• Blessed by family: from Maggi and Kenneth Peirce Jr., $25
• In lieu of gifts to Melissa and David: from Sheila Mitchell,  $100
• In lieu of gifts to Mike and Beth: from Sheila Mitchell, $100
• In lieu of gifts to Stephanie and Kevin: from Sheila Mitchell, $100
• In loving memory of Aunt Anita Burr: from Michele and Brad, $50
• In loving memory of Charles and Lauretta Bellefeuille and Norman and Geraldine Cox: from Ronald Cox, $50
• In loving memory of Debra King: from Dad, John King, $50
• In loving memory of Dr. Fred Singleton: from Leslie, Robert, Fred and David, $25
• In loving memory of family and friends, dearly missed: from Kathleen and Ross Upton, $10
• In loving memory of Gerard and Alice Bernier: from Janet Jasinski, $50
• In loving memory of Heidi Patnaude: from The Prevost family, $25
• In loving memory of John and Robert Jepson: from their family, $25
• In loving memory of Joseph and Sylvia Feingold and Michael and Alys Gula: from Robert and Janet Feingold, $250
• In loving memory of Linda Oliveira: from Diane Borges, $25.
• In loving memory of Mike Powers, beloved husband and dad: from Sue Powers, $100
• In loving memory of Milton B. Johnson: from The Johnson family, $300
• In loving memory of my husband Robert C. Viera, my son Mark Viera and mother-in-law Olive Viera: Your wife Kathy and sons Robert Jr. and David, $100
• In loving memory of my wife, Brenda: from Ricky and family, $100
• In loving memory of our mothers Frieda, Rose and Esther: With love, John and Rosalie, $25
• In loving memory of our parents, Captain John A. Sylvia and Aileen C. Sylvia. We love and miss you: from Marlene, Edward, Barbara and families, $75
• In loving memory of Starlene and Elliott Pawlak, Henry R. Seaman and Anne and Howard C. Mosher: from Susan, $100
• In loving memory of Susan M. Andrews, Theolinda "Linda" Mendes, Antoine "Tony" Dube and Mary "Mya" Alves: from Michele and Brad, $250
• In loving memory of the Parent, Penti and Richmond families. Miss you all: from Louise, $50
• In memory of all who are not with us to celebrate this year due to the coronavirus: from Frances R. Rocha, $50
• In memory of Apolonia Baptista and Gloria Frias: from Mario F. Silva, $250
• In memory of Cecile and Ron Silveira: from The Silveira family, $100
• In memory of Clarisse Doyon: from Daughter and son-in-law Susan and Jim Besse, $100
• In memory of Cravinho family members: from SEM, $150
• In memory of David Britton and Janet Miller: from Susan and Jim Besse, $50
• In memory of Eli W. and Gladys V. Hawes: With love from your daughter, $20
• In memory of Frank Ottavianelli: from Jeannine Ottavianelli, $50
• In memory of loved ones: from Lynn and Kenny, $100
• In memory of loved ones who have passed on: Love, Gene and Joelle, $200
• In memory of Mary A. Silvia: from Angela Bourassa, $100
• In memory of Mary and Joao Rocha: from Joan Cass, $30
• In memory of Mary and Manuel Arruda and Ceceila and Antone Rapoza: from Shirley and Robert Arruda, $100
• In memory of Mary Ann and Robert (Crash) Martin: from Elizabeth and Robert Martin, $50
• In memory of Mr. "Gabe" Simmons: from Roger Trahan, $35
• In memory of Mr. "Vern" Gomes: from Roger Trahan, $35
• In memory of Mr. Alfred Trahan: from Roger Trahan, $35
• In memory of Mr. and Mrs. George A. Trahan: from Roger Trahan, $35
• In memory of Mr. and Mrs. Hector Tetrault: from Roger Trahan, $35
• In memory of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Trahan: from Roger Trahan, $35
• In memory of Mr. and Mrs. Homadas Papillon: from Roger Trahan, $35
• In memory of Mr. and Mrs. John Jiacovelli: from Roger Trahan, $35
• In memory of Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Howe: from Roger Trahan, $35
• In memory of Mr. and Mrs. Philadore Trahan: from Roger Trahan, $35
• In memory of Mr. and Mrs. Richard PIttsley: from Roger Trahan, $35
• In memory of Mr. and Mrs. Roger Allain: from Roger Trahan, $35
• In memory of Mrs. Lucille Letton: from Roger Trahan, $35
• In memory of Mrs. Marial M. Harper. I will forever be thankful for the influence you were in my life: from Brad Andrews, $50
• In memory of Mrs. Yvette Turgen: from Roger Trahan, $35
• In memory of my best friend Richard "Rick" Cormier. Rest in Peace, buddy: from Brad Andrews, $50
• In memory of my loving husband Richard Cleveland: from Paulette, $75
• In memory of my parents, Antone "Clipper" Rose and Amelia "Nana" Rose: from Bruce Rose, $100
• In memory of our sister, Cheryl Ann Cleveland: from Michael , Terry and JoAnne, $75
• In memory of Philip J. Tully: from DSS New Bedford Area Office employees, $475
• In memory of Phyllis Hardy: from Norma and Arthur Hardy Jr., $100
• In memory of Raymond and Edward Cabral: from The Silveira family, $100
• In memory of Teresa Polchlopek: from Anonymous, $100
• In memory of the Cardin, Medeiros and Palacz families: from Dave and Vivian, $100
• In memory of the Gallagher and Jason families: from Sis and Chet, $25
• In memory of the Santos and Braga families: from Ruth and Derek Santos, $50
• In memory of Tom and Leah Clarise of Fall River: from The Clarke Family, $100
• In recognition of men and women all over the world who sacrifice every day so the rest of us can enjoy this beautiful democracy: from Ray and Arlene Arruda and Ron and Cindy Bergeron, $200
• Merry Christmas!: from Laela Pepin, family and friends, $260
• Remembering Hank Seaman, my beloved husband and best friend. I will miss and love you forever: from Susan, $250
• For Corey: from AMC and ST Costa, $100
• In loving memory of Anna and James Connelly; Maggie and Danny Sullivan; and Maureen Moriarty: from Sean Moriarty, $1,000
• In loving memory of Jack and Jane Smith: from Michael J. Smith,  $500
• In loving memory of Kena, John and David Costa: from Natalie and Vincent Marron, $100
• In loving memory of our parents, Geoff and Jean Fletcher; Robert and Barbara McCarthy; and sister, Patricia Friedrich: from Chris and Moe, $1,000
• In memory of Joe Cavanna: from Anonymous, $500
• In memory of my parents, Jose and Deolinda Pereira: from Manny Pereira, $50
• Merry Christmas!: from Margaret and William Nunes, $50

Other donations:

• Linda and Stephen Mackler, $100
• Catherine and Arstein Tveit,  $50
• Joyce and Alfred Daggett, $100
• New Bedford Day Nursery, $1,000
• Janice Spark, $75
• Eleanor and Richard Phillips, $200
• Frank Farrell, $100
• Michael J. Caron, $100
• Claudette and Peter Martelly, $100
• Deborah and Robert Aguiar, $50
• Gregory J. Check, $100
• Beverly and Robert Pusater, $200
• Ann Sheehan, $250
• Timothy J. Koska, $100
• Margaret and Derrick Jones, $100
• Kathleen Henry and John West, $300
• Marilyn Sylvia, $100
• Dennis G. Flood,  $40
• Anonymous, $50
• Richard and Janice Robbins, $50
• Anonymous, $20
• Janine da Silva and Ira Joseph, $100
• Pauline and Richard Munroe, $35
• Lisa Cloutier, $50
• Morrissa Walbeck, $100
• Elizabeth Hausknecht, $50
• Anonymous, $1,000
• Rabbi Raphael J. Kanter, $180
• Gerald H. Santos, $25
• Sarah Pinney, $100
• Janine and Chaun Tavares, $200
• June and Robert Chapin, $100
• Jennifer and Donald White Jr., $25
• Laurie and John Bullard, $250