JOY OF SHARING

The United Way of West Central Connecticut is inviting you to “LIVE UNITED” this holiday season. This year, we are asking you to “Reach out your hand to one and influence the condition of all.” Now more than ever, your friends and neighbors need your help. Your organization or group can help to make the holidays more special for those individuals and families who are struggling this year.

United Way’s Annual Joy of Sharing Program has been providing food, toys, and gifts to needy children, teens, and families in Bristol, Burlington, Plainville, and Plymouth for over nine years. Last year alone, over 3,000 toys and gifts were donated, along with hundreds of food baskets. This year, the need is greater than ever and we need your help!

There are four different ways that you can “LIVE UNITED” this holiday season. If you are willing to participate in the following initiatives, please call Beverly at (860) 582-9559.

• Thanksgiving Food Drive – You can collect and donate food products that are the most needed during Thanksgiving (this list will be provided to you). Food can be dropped off at the United Way office on either Nov. 16th or Nov. 17th (9:00am – 4:00pm each day).
• Christmas Food Drive – You can collect and donate food products that are the most needed during Christmas (this list will be provided to you). Food can be dropped off at the United Way office on either December 14th or 15th (9:00am – 4:00pm each day).
• Holiday Toy and Gift Drive – You can collect and donate toys and gifts for children between the ages of 3 and 14. Infant toys are also appreciated. Donations can be dropped off at the United Way office on either December 15th or 16th (9:00am – 4:00pm each day).
• Salvation Army Kettle Drive – You can volunteer to work in two-hour shifts at the Annual Kettle Drive in front of the Stop & Shop on Pine Street in Forestville on Saturday, December 10th from 9:00am – 7:00pm (the list of times available will be provided to you).