There are many non-profits doing amazing work for our community and help is needed everywhere.

That said, this is the season when we hear The Salvation Army bells ringing as we walk into stores. The red kettles are their primary winter fundraiser and help provide toys and food assistance to our community. Last year they gave 700 children toys and this year around 1,100 toys will be given, along with food assistance. The Salvation Army Nampa will be providing toys and food assistance to 400 Nampa families this Christmas. So when you hear the bells, please consider donating.

I will be ringing the bells at Walmart on Greenhurst and 12th Friday from 3:30-5:30 p.m.

-Mayor Debbie Kling

In case you missed it: listen to Mayor Kling's short holiday message here.

Holiday Closures: City of Nampa offices will be closed Dec. 23, 26 and Jan. 2.

Nampa Mayor's Teen Council

HOLIDAY FUN // This week the Nampa Mayor's Teen Council celebrated the holidays together with the white elephant gift exchange and played a hilarious game involving marshmallows.

SUPPORTING LOCAL FAMILIES // We are extremely thankful to the students (and their parents!) who adopted two families from the Nampa Family Justice Center and donated gift cards, clothing and other items the families requested. If you would like to donate to the Nampa Family Justice Center for a year-end contribution, click here.

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