Seasonal & Holidays

Medford Kiwanis 'Wishing Tree' A Holiday Fundraising Opportunity

The Kiwanis Club raises $50,000 for families and programs that benefit children.

MEDFORD, MA — The Medford Kiwanis Club, in partnership with Century Bank, will soon light up its annual Christmas tree at the center of Medford Square, 1 Salem Street. The "Wishing Tree" is a service project of the Kiwanis Club to bring holiday spirit to children and need and the Medford community.

The club raises $50,000 annually for college scholarships, sports programs, school programs, books for every first- and third-graders and more. It has been supporting the children of Medford since 1925.

The Kiwanis were also the first civic sponsor of the new Medford Public Library. Click here to make a donation to a family in need.

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