On Friday, December 7, 2018, the student led Christmas in the Park project announced a new way for individuals to give right from the convenience of their mobile phone.

Today, the Christmas in the Park project kicks off its $1 Weekend campaign asking everyone to simply give $1 through Cash App. Organizers say it's free, easy, quick, and safe to give. Their goal is to at least raise $1,000 this weekend.

To give using 'Cash App', on the app use cash tag: $HattiesburgChristmas or if you don't have Cash App you can simply give online by going to: https://cash.me/$HattiesburgChristmas .

The Christmas in the Park project also has partnered with Hattiesburg Management Group to assist in coordinating the project. Hattiesburg Management Group has coordinated several major projects including the "Summer Job Fair" hosted by Hattiesburg City Council in June 2018.

Once they raise enough funds, college students who attend local colleges in Hattiesburg such as William Carey University and the University of Southern Mississippi, will coordinate with Hattiesburg Management Group to buy clothes, shoes, and toys for helpless kids in the Pine Belt at the Christmas in the Park event.

The Christmas in the Park event is scheduled Thursday evening, December 20, 2018 at Town Square Park.

To give on behalf of a business/organization or simply for more information, you may call 601.861.5800 or email: ChristmasinthePark2018@yahoo.com.