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Holiday Gift Project at Social
Services: Help Needed
Cold weather and the holidays are right around the corner. There are many
Frederick County residents who would not be able to celebrate the holidays
without the assistance of their neighbors and community. Once again, the
Frederick County Department of Social Services is sponsoring its annual 2018
Holiday Gift Project.
Over the years, many offices, groups, families, and individuals have
volunteered to help spread holiday joy by participating in this program. Last
year, thanks to generous donations from community donors and sponsors, the
Frederick Department of Social Services was able to support over 550 children,
families, homebound senior citizens, and vulnerable adults. We anticipate the
need to be even greater this year.
Those who volunteer to sponsor are provided an information sheet about
the family or person(s) they are helping. Then gifts are purchased, wrapped,
and brought to the Department on designated delivery dates. Workers will then
distribute the gifts to their clients. All donations are greatly appreciated!
The Frederick County Department of Social Services Holiday Gift Project
not only warms the hearts of those in need, but the hearts of those who
donate as well. If you, your family, or group would like to participate in this
year’s holiday gift drive, please contact Kimberly Scritchfield-Miller via email:
Kimberly.Scritchfield-Miller@maryland.gov or by calling 301-600-4536 by
October 26, 2018.
Trinity UCC’s 5 Annual Veterans
th
Day Celebration and Luncheon
Trinity United Church of Christ, located at 101 E. Main Street in
Thurmont, invites all Veterans and the general public to the 5 Annual
th
Veterans Day Celebration and Luncheon on Sunday, November 11, 2018, at
11:00 a.m., with music from 10:40 a.m. Luncheon to follow. All planning to
attend, the public and Veterans, must RSVP to: tootielenhart@comcast.net or
call 301-271-2655 by November 1, 2018, so that food can be planned and
Veterans information be listed in Trinity UCC’s program.