Branford Counseling Center Announces Gift Drive

From the Branford Counseling Center:

Christmas: when the word comes to mind, many think about the abundant gifts, delicious food, and incredible memories. However, for many others, even in the quaint community of Branford, the thought of Christmas is tied to worry; it is a financially demanding holiday, and there are children in our own town who have nothing to open on Christmas morning.

This is why 6 years ago, the Christmas Caddy was born. The Christmas Caddy is in memory of my grandfather, Bruce Pantani, the man that instilled the values of giving in my family. When he could barely afford to give to his own family, he gave to the less fortunate, especially during Christmas. For over 40 years Bruce and my grandmother Johanne Pantani have donated toys, gifts and food through the Branford Counseling Center to help children in our town.

Bruce died of cancer in 2008. For my senior project and with the help of my family we hope to continue carrying on his legacy of giving. We believe everyone has the ability to make a child’s Christmas better and the Christmas Caddy is the first step!

We will be collecting toys, cash, and gift card donations in Bruce’s 1965 Cherry Red Cadillac de Ville and deliver them to the Branford Counseling Center.

Help make Christmas brighter for Branford’s children and teens by donating a gift to the Christmas Caddy.

Branford Walmart from 11am-3pm

• Friday, Nov 25TH
• Saturday, Nov 26TH
• Sunday, Nov 27TH
• and Branford Green (In Front of Town Hall) on Saturday, Dec 10TH from 11am-3pm

Come see the BHS Music Makers sing Christmas Carols at noon!!

Thank you and Merry Christmas!!

Maggie Angelo and the Angelo Pantani and Fowler Families

Image via the Branford Counseling Center