(WASHINGTON, D.C.)— Each Christmas season, I like to highlight a few of the kind things folks across East Alabama are doing for others.

                Below is a small sample of ways our fellow Alabamians have cared for each other over the past year.

                In Clay County at Central High School, a teacher, Amanda East, gathered the school supplies that were going to be disposed of from the locker clean out.  Those items are now set up to donate to students who need them. 

                In Lee County, The Hallmark Channel is coming to Beauregard to present new homes to the 15 families who lost everything when the EF-4 tornado devastated the area. 

Hallmark will also serve residents a holiday meal at Providence Baptist Church with Santa and toys for the little ones too.

                In Calhoun County, Dara Murphy of Rosa Lee Boutique organized a White Bag Project for individuals to grab a white bag and fill it up for a child in need.  They are also taking clothing and furniture to 20 families.

                In Lee, Macon and Tallapoosa Counties, Rep. Peeblin Warren assists 400 seniors with gift baskets.

                In Randolph County, the Roanoke Police Department is holding its annual toy drive to ensure local children get a Christmas gift.

                In Chambers County, the Christian Service Center collects food and toys to donate to families.

                In Montgomery County, Woodland United Methodist Church/Town of Pike Road distribute food.  Pike Road and Central Alabama Health Care Systems also distribute hygiene items for local veterans.

Reading these stories makes me proud to be from East Alabama.  It is truly heartwarming to see our brothers and sisters across the Third District taking time to take care for someone who needs it most.

May we carry this attitude of service to others all year long.

Wishing you and your families a very Merry Christmas.  Remember the reason for the season.

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