Secret Santa pays $5,000 in layaway bills for others
Jamie Reece had to put a box of tissues on her Kmart layaway counter. A secret Santa hit the Hastings store recently, spreading the holiday cheer sparked by an anonymous donor at another West Michigan Kmart, reports MLive.com.
In Hastings, the donor brought in $5,000 and paid off 50 layaway accounts.
“I wanted to go get a Santa hat — I felt like Santa’s little messenger that day when I got to tell people their layaways were paid for,” said Reece. “It was the most wonderful feeling. There were a lot of tears.”
Except:
Judi Chaddock, human resources manager for the Hastings store, said she’s never seen anything like it. “It really restores your belief in the good in people,” she said. Chaddock said the donor’s only stipulation was that the act remain anonymous and that the layaway accounts include at least 90 percent toys and clothing for children.
For more, please read the rest of the story.
Source: MLive.com
Author
Related Articles
Edison residents take opportunity to Imagine Kalamazoo 2035
Edison residents kicked off Imagine Kalamazoo 2035 by turning potholes, sidewalks, and other everyday neighborhood concerns into hands-on input about the city’s long-term future.
New city manager aims to tackle Battle Creek’s challenges — and harness its assets
Three months into her role, Amanda Zimmerlin discusses how her Ohio background prepared her to tackle Battle Creek’s housing, homelessness, and childcare challenges while championing the city’s assets.
Wheel the World puts Kalamazoo on the map for accessible travel
Wheel the World’s accessibility audit has positioned Kalamazoo as a national leader in inclusive travel, benefiting both visitors and local residents.
