'Tis The Season for Spreading Joy

Snow came early this year, reminding us all to count our blessings, and share love and cheer with our neighbors. Won’t you join our very own Southbury Needy Fund, now in its 41st year, bringing warmth and joy to children and families in our community. Each year, as the days grow short, we collect and purchase gifts of warm winter clothing and holiday necessities to make sure that all of our children and families are able to share in the bounty of the season. Come be a part of our giving circle!

We are welcoming:

MONETARY DONATIONS! Checks can be made payable to the Southbury Needy Fund, Inc. and sent to Southbury Needy Fund, PO Box 72, Southbury, CT 06488.

SPONSORS! Every year Southbury Department of Social Services provides a list of Southbury children and families who need help to make it through the holidays. Last year alone, with the generosity of hundreds of Southbury residents, churches, schools, organizations, and businesses, we helped 155 children from 67 Southbury families.

PLEASE CALL SHARON LIEBER AT (203) 264-8743,

OR SEND AN EMAIL TO sbyneedy@gmail.com,

TO SIGN UP TO SPONSOR A CHILD OR FAMILY FROM THE LIST.

Each child on the list receives two outfits, a set of pjs, a warm sweater or fleece jacket, a hat and gloves, a set of underwear and socks.
SPONSORS MAY SIGN UP TO PROVIDE ONE, OR SOME, OR ALL, OF THE ITEMS ON THE NEEDED LIST FOR THE CHILD OR FAMILY THEY ARE SPONSORING.

This is a great opportunity to team up with friends, co-workers, or fellowship groups to really brighten the holidays for our neighbors.

SINGLE-ITEM DONATIONS! The NON-CLOTHING items most in need are: toys for all ages such as legos, cars and trucks, board games, picture books for young children, chapter books for older children, art and school supplies, sports equipment, sleeping bags for children, sports bags, bed and bath linens, blankets, fleece throws, and donated gift wrap. VISIT OUR FACEBOOK PAGE https://www.facebook.com/sbyneedy/ OR OUR WEBSITE http://southburyneedyfund.org FOR DETAILS!

** ALL DONATED ITEMS MUST BE NEW ** Please no used or hand-me downs. DO NOT GIFT-WRAP YOUR ITEM! PLEASE BRING IT TO ONE OF THE FOLLOWING PARTNERS IN GIVING.

FOR CLOTHING AND GENERAL DONATIONS:
Call Sharon Leiber, at (203) 264-8743 or send an email to sbyneedy@gmail.com , to get available collection locations and times.

FOR TOYS, BOOKS, ART, SCHOOL, AND SPORTS EQUIPMENT:
The Southbury Police Department will hold their annual Toy Drive from 10am to 2pm at the TJ Maxx storefront in Southbury Plaza, on Friday November 23, and again on Saturday, December 1. Donors can also bring their gift to the Southbury Police Station at 421 Main St South ANY TIME DAY OR NIGHT between Friday, November 23 to Monday December 10.

** WE ARE CONTINUING OUR PARTNERSHIPS WITH AMAZON AND TARGET TO HELP FILL OUR WISH LISTS! Go to our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/sbyneedy/ , OR to our website http://southburyneedyfund.org to get all the details, including links to our Amazon and Target donation pages.

The Southbury Needy Fund, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, operates on a year-round basis helping Southbury residents when there are no other resources available. Since our inception, we have helped neighbors make ends meet during the holidays: providing clothing, books, and toys for children who would otherwise go without. Throughout the year we also provide emergency financial assistance to families and individuals faced with utility shut-offs, unexpected medical or insurance bills, home repairs, and housing expenses. In addition, the Fund helps community children participate in school-sponsored trips, after-school care, and summer programs.
ALL of our work is done by volunteers -- both our year-round staff and our enthusiastic community helpers who make our Christmas drive a success every year.

Want to help your Southbury Neighbors? Want to keep up-to-date on our holiday news? Just “LIKE” our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/sbyneedy/ and you will receive our notices!