In lieu of gifts, please consider donating to The Ministry of Caring. The Ministry of Caring is a community of staff, volunteers, donors and diverse supporters united by a passion to serve the poor. They gladly give of themselves to fulfill the vision of founder and executive director, Brother Ronald Giannone, OFM Cap., “the poor should never be treated poorly.” The Ministry of Caring is the beneficiary of WJBR's (jessie's radio station) annual Turkeython. Many members of Chris's family are involved with the ministry as well. The ministry means so much to the Wilmington community. For more information, visit http://ministryofcaring.org

In lieu of gifts, please consider donating to our local Make-A-Wish chapter. Make-A-Wish has the vision to grant the wish of every child facing a critical illness. Wishes give the child a chance at a childhood that was taken away from them. The hope and joy that comes from their wish is crucial to their recovery. Chris and Jessica have completed "wish granting" training and they are working with their first wish child on granting his/her one true wish! For more information visit wish.org

In lieu of gifts, please consider donating to this organization. Our dog, Minnie was adopted from Faithful Friends. They are a no kill shelter and treat all animals with the love, respect and dignity that they deserve. For more information about this non-profit, visit https://faithfulfriends.us