Southbury Needy Fund Neighbors Helping Neighbors

Since 1977 (45 years!) Southbury has come together to make sure that no one is left behind during the holidays. Southbury neighbors, churches, schools, clubs, and businesses alike pitch in every single year to make sure that every child in our community receives winter necessities and that touch of love and joy that brightens these months for us all. Each year that our community’s need has grown, our community’s heart has grown with it. We reach out this year with faith that once again, through gifts large or small, all of our families will be joined in the peace and abundance of this season.

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! Each year Southbury’s Department of Social Services provides a list of Southbury children and families who need help to make it through the holidays. Last year alone, through the generosity of hundreds of Southbury residents, churches, schools, organizations, and businesses, we helped 149 children from 66 Southbury families.

PLEASE TEXT OR CALL KATHLEEN HENNESSY AT (203) 232-9018, 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 fleece top or sweatshirt, a winter hat and gloves. In addition, they receive a winter jacket, boots, and sneakers as needed.

SPONSORS MAY SIGN UP TO PROVIDE ONE, 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, fleece throw blankets, shampoo, lotion, body wash, hair accessories, and donated gift wrap. VISIT OUR FACEBOOK PAGE https://www.facebook.com/sbyneedy/ OR OUR WEBSITE http://southburyneedyfund.org TO SEE OUR WISH LIST!

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

SOUTHBURY POLICE DEPARTMENT ANNUAL TOY DRIVE
AT SOUTHBURY PLAZA, IN FRONT OF TJ MAXX:

• Friday, November 25: 10am - 2pm

Donors can also bring their gift to the Southbury Police Station at 421 Main St South ANY TIME, DAY OR NIGHT between Friday, November 25 and Monday December 5.

ALL DONATIONS CAN ALSO BE DROPPED OFF AT:
BENNETT SQUARE -- 316 Main Street South, Suite G, Behind Local Gourmet and Hometown Pizza

• Week of Nov 28, MWF 12:00 noon to 3:00pm

Contact us at sbyneedy@gmail.com or call Kathleen Hennessey (203) 232-9018 or Sharon Leiber, (203) 233-3833, for questions.

** WE ARE CONTINUING OUR PARTNERSHIPS WITH AMAZON AND TARGET TO HELP FILL OUR WISH LISTS!

Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2OL4YDYYDQGKW/ref=nav_wishlist_lists_2http://

Target:
https://www.target.com/gift-registry/gift/snflist

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!