Dear Chamber Friends,

I was first introduced to how giving our community is when, as a small child, I observed my Dad's efforts through a local Lodge to help provide food and toys to families during the Holiday season.   Noblesville was a small community of just over 5,000 at that time, and most people either knew or knew of every other person in the area.   We knew who the "poor" people were, and where they lived.   Reaching out and helping was a more personal endeavor during those times.

Today the number of people challenged by the economy, health issues, job loss, etc. has grown considerably, along with our "small town" of Noblesville.  However, so has the number of people willing to give, to help those less fortunate, and to share the Christmas spirit.

Thank you, Noblesville, for your generosity, your compassion, and your sense of community - God bless you all and warmest wishes for a peaceful and joyous Christmas season.

Sharon