Deadline Extended - Donations Wanted: Children's Items for Annual Wadsworth Christmas Trees

Deadline Extended - Donations Wanted: Children's Items for Annual Wadsworth Christmas Trees

Posted on November 06, 2024 in: Events, FaithSparks

DONATIONS FOR WADSWORTH CHRISTMAS TREES

The Office of Faith Events is seeking donations of new children’s books and new gloves or mittens for their Annual Wadsworth Christmas Trees. These trees will be displayed at Wadsworth Atheneum’s 50th Annual Festival of Trees and Tradition, happening from December 5th to December 15th.

Please drop off books, gloves and mittens at 331 Main St., Norwich (2nd floor of Catholic Charities building). For questions or to arrange pick-ups, call (860) 848-2237 ext. 304.

Donations are needed by Friday Nov. 15, 2024!

Thank you for your generosity!

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