Community gears up to Make a Child Smile

By Julianne Cauley News Editor The Make a Child Smile Organization fights to bring joy, and smiles, to children battling chronic illnesses. MACS utilizes the community as people write letters and donate gifts to these children. Coppell sponsors this annual program by providing holiday gifts benefiting children for those families who need a extra help. In order to participate, visit the City Manager’s Office to select a paper ornament. These may be picked up starting Tuesday Nov. 1 until Friday Dec. 9. Shoppers may pick up an ornament on the second floor of Town Center on weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Once you have seleted a family, MACS asks that people purchase a gift…

Make a Child Smile deadline fast approaching

by Ashley Attanucci Staff Writer The City of Coppell is again hosting the Make a Child Smile program that offers some extra help to Coppell families during the holidays. For its twentieth year, Make a Child Smile allows members of the community to help their neighbors by donating gifts for Coppell children. Participants choose an ornament from the tree at Town Hall which will name a few gifts of the child’s wish list. Those interested in participating should visit the City Secretary’s Department, at Town Center 225 Parkway Blvd., and pick a paper ornament off the holiday tree. Participants who have previously picked up an ornament should return their wrapped gift of clothing and/or a toy…