Join us for December to Remember to help the Clara White Mission and the Greek Divine 9 make sure families in need have a Christmas they'll never forget!
History of December to Remember
The December to Remember Program has been in existence for 27 years.The concept and the ideal was developed and sponsored by V101.5 and co-sponsored by local Greek Organizations. The Clara White Mission has been responsible for identifying and screening five families for their personal stories to be read over the radio on V101.5. The audiences call into the radio station to donate or contribute to one of the families, they would like to support. The stories are read for two weeks, starting after the Thanksgiving Holiday. On a designated date a party is scheduled for all the families to attend, and gifts are distributed.
Today, Radio Station V101.5, Clara White Mission, Drs. Royce & Shelita McGowan, McGowan Chiropractors, and over 200 local Greek Sororities and Fraternities, together host the Annual December to Remember Christmas Party, dedicated to lifting the spirits of 5 deserving families. Over 540 individuals have been impacted and this represent over 135 families that have received holiday support over the 28 years.
Every year applications are submitted by non-profits, local schools and community organizations to the Clara White Mission for consideration. Five deserving families are selected, and their heartfelt compelling stories are read and shared with V101.5 radio and listeners for two weeks before Christmas. The radio station and these community organizations celebrate the five families, with a special lunch and provide each child and parents(s) with their Christmas “Wish List” items, their own personal Santa Claus, transportation to the event, and an afternoon filled with holiday cheer and a surprise gift for each family, presented by the Corporate Sponsor.