Black Diamond loks to 'Share the Joy'


November 16, 2012 · 8:01 PM

Black Diamond residents may qualify to receive Christmas gifts through the “Share the Joy” program which is available to low-income families with children up to 17 years old and senior citizens within Black Diamond, Ravensdale, Lake Sawyer, Green River Gorge and Cumberland.

Applications may be picked up at the Black Diamond Community Center, 31605 Third Ave. (state Route 169) in Black Diamond.

Applications are due by 4 p.m. Dec. 12 but all are encouraged to sign up early. Parents can pick up gifts from 5 to 7 p.m. Dec. 19.

Anyone wishing to donate to the program can call Cheryl Hanson or Leslie Johnson at 360-886-1011.

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