JOY OF SHARING

The United Way of West Central Connecticut is once again looking for your help this holiday season. There are many people in our four communities who need our help. You can make the holidays more special for those individuals and families who are less fortunate.

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 eight years. Last year alone, over 2100 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 help this holiday season. If you are willing to participate in any of the following initiatives, please email Colleen at unitedwaywc@ctunitedway.org. You will then be contacted with follow-up information.

• 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 November 14th or 15th.
• 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 13th or 14th.
• Holiday Toy and Gift Drive – You can collect and donate toys and gifts for children between the ages of 3 and 14. Toys and gifts can be dropped off at the United Way office on either December 13th or 14th.
• 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 either Saturday, December 8th or Saturday, December 15th from 9 AM – 7 PM (the list of times available will be provided to you).