Kevin
Dusenbury’s Gift of Memory Program, which benefits Potter County’s Christmas
House, is currently in its 20th year. Through Dusenbury’s business, the Virgil L.
Howard Funeral Home in Shinglehouse, local residents can contribute presents in
memory of their deceased loved ones to the organization, which distributes
gifts to nearly 1,200 Potter County children and elderly during the
holidays. In the past 19 years, gifts
too numerous to count were collected at the funeral home and presented to the
Christmas House for distribution to needy families. Those wishing to make donations of new,
unwrapped toys or gifts can call Dusenbury at 814-697-6570.
This
year due to COVID 19, the Christmas House is asking that we start our program
early to be able to have distribution to the recipients as early as
possible. Therefore donations will be
collected until Monday, November 16, 2020.
Pictured
are Kevin Dusenbury, Funeral Director/Owner, Patty Dusenbury, non-licensed administrator,
Charlie, and Cooper, with toys purchased by the Dusenburys and two other
families who have already donated in memory of their loved ones.
