Southbury Neighbors Helping Neighbors

In this uniquely challenging year we connect, perhaps more deeply than ever before, with the profound value of our community. Since 1977 (43 years!), Southbury has come together to make sure that no one is left behind in the holidays.

Southbury neighbors, churches, schools, clubs, and businesses alike have all pitched 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 the darkest months for us all. Every year that our community’s need has grown, our community’s heart has grown with it. We reach out to us all 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! Every 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, with the generosity of hundreds of Southbury residents, churches, schools, organizations, and businesses, we helped 158 children from 76 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 fleece top or sweatshirt, a pair of sweatpants, a winter hat, gloves, scarf, and winter jacket, boots, or sneakers as needed.
• 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, toy 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 TO SEE OUR EXTENSIVE WISH LIST!

** 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:
The Southbury Parks and Recreation Department has generously opened a space in their office in the Community (Senior) Center at 561 Main Street South. They are receiving drop-offs during their regular business hours from Monday, November 23 to Wednesday December 9. Contact us at sbyneedy@gmail.com or call Sharon Leiber, (203) 233-3833 or Kathleen Hennessey (203) 232-9018, for questions.

FOR TOYS, BOOKS, ART, SCHOOL, AND SPORTS EQUIPMENT:
To keep everyone safe, the Southbury Police Department will hold their annual Toy Drive by DROP-OFF ONLY. Donors can bring their gift to the Southbury Police Station at 421 Main St South ANY TIME DAY OR NIGHT from Monday, November 23 to Wednesday December 9.

** 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!