Letter 2009

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For 19 years, the Gifts for Kids Program has helped ease the financial burden for less fortunate families during the holiday season. Children identified by human service providers in the surrounding communities of Canton, Dedham, Foxboro, Medfield, Millis, Norfolk, Norwood, Plainville, Sharon, Walpole, Westwood, and Wrentham receive holiday gifts through the generosity of people like you. This year, due to the current financial situation that many families are facing, the need for your help is greater than ever. We are asking for your renewed support so that we may continue to bring joy to families from our community this holiday season.

To sponsor a child:

Starting November 20, call or e-mail one of the following individuals between 9AM and 9PM:

You will be given the first name, age, clothing size, gift preferences or needs of your child, his or her identification number, and packaging information. Place new unwrapped gifts and clothing in a large, sealed plastic bag. Include an identification tag with the child’s name and number in the bag and secure a second ID tag to the outside of the bag. A separate donation of wrapping paper and tape would be greatly appreciated.

If you wish to make a cash donation, please make your check out to Gifts for Kids and send to the above address. Gifts for Kids is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization and all donations are tax deductible. The tax identification number is 203-361-694. Please save this letter and any of your receipts for tax purposes.

Drop-off dates and sites:

WALPOLE:    Monday, December 14, 4:00 – 6:00 pm

VFW on Robbins Road, off Rt. 27

Call 781-690-1549 or 339-364-1752 for assistance with your drop-off.

SHARON: Wednesday, December 16, 4:00 – 6:00 pm

O’Connell Hall, next to Our Lady Of Sorrows Church, 59 Cottage Street

Call 781-626-2594 or 781-801-2179 for assistance with your drop-off

In order to deliver the donations to the families in a timely manner, it is imperative that you drop off your donations at the appropriate time and location. If you need further information, visit our Web site at http://giftsforkidsinfo.com.

Please become a GFK sponsor or volunteer and spread the word about the Gifts for Kids Program, and thank you in advance for caring.