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 Field Editor for T&D World magazine and manages the Electric Utility Operations section. She is the host of the Line Life Podcast, which celebrates the grit, courage and inspirational teamwork of the line trade. She also works on the annual Lineworker Supplement and the Vegetation Management Supplement as well as the Lineman Life and Lineman's Rodeo News enewsletters. Amy also covers events such as the Trees & Utilities conference and the International Lineman's Rodeo. She is the past president of the ASBPE Educational Foundation and ASBPE and earned her bachelor's and master's degrees in journalism from Kansas State University. She can be reached at [email protected].