Mercer Island Youth and Family Services is currently recruiting additional sponsors for their holiday program. The number of needed sponsors has gone up this year due to the challenging economic times that many families are facing. Sponsors are matched with a family in need this holiday season and asked to provide either a gift or gift card per child. If you are interested in being a sponsor, please contact Cheryl Manriquez, Family Assistance and Support coordinator, at 275-7869 or e-mail cheryl.manriquez@mercergov.org by Nov. 18.