All Aspen Williams wants to do is help Moose Jaw’s less fortunate residents have a merry Christmas, so she has put her craft-making skills to work to help brighten people’s days.
Williams, 8, started a Facebook page called Aspen’s Crafts for a Cause, where she sells ornaments for $5 each that are made from various items such as small bells, Christmas lights, flowers, and other materials. All the proceeds raised will go to Riverside Mission.
So far, Williams has sold nearly 500 ornaments since starting her campaign in early December. The last day to purchase the ornaments is Dec. 21; you can purchase them through the Facebook page or visit Sahara Spa or Cornell Design and Landscaping.
Williams explained that she came up with the idea after looking at pictures on Pinterest with her mother. She liked the idea so much that she decided to do it as well. She enjoys making crafts since it’s fun and it keeps her busy.
“… Everybody at Christmastime deserves a hot meal and it’s really important to have that,” she said.
The response from the public has been great, Williams added. She hopes to make as much money as possible before presenting the money to Riverside Mission at the end of her campaign.
