Electric Utility Operations

Community Heroes: How to Help Line Kids in Need This Christmas

Dec. 16, 2021

NSUJL and Line Crate have programs to help put presents under the Christmas trees for line families in need.

In my 14 years covering the line trade, I've seen firsthand the generosity and kindness of line families. This Christmas, two entities are working to brighten the holidays for children of families in need. If you can afford to help out, please consider giving a gift to a child this holiday season.

NSUJL's Giving Tree Program
As times are financially tough for the families that the National Sisterhood of Journeyman Linemen (NSUJL) helps, members go above and beyond to help their brothers and sisters of the line during the holidays.

NSUJL members sign up voluntarily to adopt a line family in need and personally donate gifts to families who need support during the holidays.

For more information or to register for this program, please contact Rae at 570-550-2978 or [email protected]. About six kids are currently in need of presents during the holidays through the Giving Tree program.

Line Crate's Wish Lists for Line Kids
In addition, Line Crate is helping the children of fallen linemen to have a great Christmas. Below are the wishlists of line kids, which was also shared on Instagram @linemanmama..

About the Author

Amy Fischbach | Amy Fischbach, EUO Contributing Editor

Amy Fischbach is the contributing editor for the Electric Utility Operations section of Transmission and Distribution World. She worked for Prism Business Media (now Penton) for eight years, most recently as the managing editor of Club Industry's Fitness Business Pro magazine. She is now working as a freelance writer and editor for B2B magazines. Amy earned her bachelor's and master's degrees in journalism from Kansas State University in Manhattan, Kan.She serves as the national vice president of the American Society of Business Publication Editors. She can be reached at [email protected].