The Christmas tree for Darien Human Services clients is now up near the entrance to Town Hall and the department is looking for people who will drop off gifts for families in town. You’re invited to take a paper gingerbread man from the tree for a particular gift, or just drop off gifts at Town Hall (open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday). Here’s part of the announcement, with a list of gift ideas:
Feed A Mind – Give Children’s Books, Learning Games/Toys or a Gift Card to a Book Store
Spread the Holiday Joy – Give a Gift Card for Wal-Mart, Target, CVS, Walgreens, Target, Old Navy or Kohl’s
Buy a Holiday Meal – Give a Gift Card for Stop & Shop or Shoprite
Help a Neighbor Get To Work – Give a Gas Gift Certificate
Keep a Family Warm – Write a check to Darien Human Services Gift Fund to pay for Heating
Give a Gift of Clothing – Socks, Tights/Leggings, Hats, Gloves, Scarves, PJs, Sweat Shirts, Sweat Pants for girls & boys or Tee Shirts for both, all sizes. Make a Wish Come True – Give Trucks, Cars, Sports balls, Dolls, Board Games, Snow Sleds, Super Heroes, Arts and Crafts, Legos, Electronic Toys, Star Wars, Flash Lights, Watches, Costume Jewelry, stocking stuffers such as gift cards Dunkin Donuts, Subway, Uncle’s Deli, Planet Pizza, Gofer Ice Cream
Please bring donations to our office in Town Hall, Room 109. If you have questions please stop by or call, Darien Human Services, 203-656-7328.
