News From Terre Haute, Indiana

November 25, 2009

Tribune-Star Christmas Basket Fund update

Staff report

TERRE HAUTE — Since the late 1920s, the Tribune-Star has raised money for Christmas baskets to help feed needy families. This year’s goal for the Tribune-Star Basket Fund is more than $20,000, which will provide bountiful Christmas dinners to 500 families this year.



Starting balance $3,340.13



Anonymous $200

Jo Ann Baker $50

Teresa’s School of Dance $25

DBL T Motors $50

Tribune snack

& soda commissions $154.93



Ending Balance $3,820.06



Mail donations to: Tribune-Star Basket Fund, P.O. Box 149, Terre Haute, IN 47808.



Tribune-Star employees have celebrated the holiday season for more than 80 years by distributing Christmas baskets to families in need.

They have done this with the cooperation of The Salvation Army, which provides names of area residents who might otherwise do without.

To volunteer to help deliver baskets, please call Michelle Poorman at (812) 231-4360.