Holiday Giving 2012: Local Donations Given and Received

Word pours in each holiday season from the people who give and the people who receive over the holiday season. We started this list to keep track. Let us know in the comment box below who else should be on this list.

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From: Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office
To: Operation Helping Hand

• Hillsborough County Sheriff David Gee was set to present a $5,000 check to Operation Helping Hand, at the group's Christmas dinner Dec. 20, at the James A. Haley Veterans' Hospital.

From: Fifth Third Bank (Tampa Bay)
To: Cynthia Pinckney Ministires

• Brian Lamb, the president and chief executive officer of Fifth Third Bank (Tampa Bay), reportedly spent his time embroidering, screen-printing and designing a "limited edition" T-shirt, which was sold to Fifth Third employees to raise money for Logo ASAP’s choice charity — Cynthia Pinckney Ministries. A total of $500 was raised and presented to Cynthia Pinckney Charities.

From: The GFWC Brandon Junior Woman's League
To: Childen in need at Greater Brandon area schools

• One of Brandon's oldest service clubs each year throws a holiday party for children in need, who otherwise might not receive Christmas gifts, as identified by their teachers and counselors at local elementary schools. This year's event was held at the First Presbyterian Church in Brandon (see photos). The honored guests received bags full of gifts and, in some instances, presents for their siblings as well.

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Brandon Patch will be updating this list periodically. Let us know via email or in the comment box below who should be added to the list.

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