(La Porte, IN) - Center Township Trustee Lisa Pierzakowski has taken a little holiday break, but she’s left behind a challenge for the community.

There’s a gift-wrapped donation box at the trustee’s office for monetary donations (cash or check) for local families in need this Christmas. It will be there through next Wednesday, December 4th . Lisa says if $1,000 ends up in the box, she’ll pitch in another $1,000-worth of gift cards.

The Trustee’s office is open today, Friday, from 9-noon. Normal business hours will resume next week. Their location is 1108 W State Road 2, next to Biggby Coffee.