Durham Preps Annual Holiday 'Giving Tree'

DURHAM, CT — The Town of Durham has once again established a "Giving Tree" for the community in the first floor Recreation Office in Town Hall.

"Our Second Grade Brownie Troops come in to Town Hall to decorate our tree," officials wrote in a statement. "On the tree, are tags that symbolize an item of need for a disadvantaged family. The tags contain information on each gift recipient, such as age and needs. Names are not listed or given to donors. Each family or individual is designated by number or letter. Recipients receive a donor gift from a wish list of items."

Durham residents, service organizations, and businesses that wish to donate a gift can do so by picking out a tag of their choice from the Giving Tree. After purchasing a gift, the donor returns the purchased item to the Giving Tree.

Gifts are distributed to individuals and families. Monetary donations can be made payable to Durham Interchurch Assistance and be either mailed to Town Hall P.O. Box 428, Durham, CT 06422 or dropped off at the Town Hall from 9-4:30 Monday through Friday.

"This year volunteers will gather at the Durham Activity Center on December 20th to pack basket items," officials added. "Distribution will be from the Durham Activity Center on Tuesday, December 20th. All gifts will need to be in by December 16th."

For more information, call Amanda at 860-349-3153.

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