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Dec 19, 2020
Tony Bradley loads food from McFarlin Memorial United Methodist Churchâs food pantry. Ward and Glass Attorneys, 1601 36th Ave. NW, is encouraging the community to drop off canned food for the food pantry. Kyle Phillips / The Transcript
A Norman law firm is hosting a diaper and food drive to benefit two local nonprofits and give back to the community during the holiday season.
Through Jan. 4, Ward and Glass Attorneys, 1601 36th Ave. NW, is encouraging the community to drop off canned food for the McFarlin Food Pantry and diapers for the Center for Children and Families Inc.
Founding partner Woody Glass said he and co-founder Stan Ward have been blessed to represent the Norman community for nearly 20 years. He said as nonprofits struggle due to COVID-19, everyone at the firm wanted to help those less fortunate.
Dec 12, 2020
Wrapped gifts await student residents at Bridges of Norman, which will host its annual Christmas party Sunday.Emma Keith / The Transcript
When student residents enter Bridges of Normanâs main building late Sunday afternoon, theyâll find stacks of gifts piled next to spots marked with their names.
Students will unwrap guitars, sneakers, apartment decor and more, all provided by local donors and shoppers.
Bridges is gearing up and taking precautions for its annual Christmas celebration, which will supply students with a holiday meal and many of the items on their Christmas wish lists Sunday.
Bridges, which provides eligible Norman high school students with affordable housing and support, currently serves 18 student residents, each of whom will get to open Christmas gifts supplied by community members this weekend.