Welcome Back Tag and Bake Sale, Carillon Concert this Weekend

Storrs Congregational Church—UCC presents its annual Welcome Back Tag and Bake sale this weekend on the church grounds at 2 North Eagleville Road in Storrs-Mansfield. The event will run from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 27 and 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 28.

All proceeds benefit the Holy Family Homeless Shelter Community (HFHS), which, in addition to providing temporary housing, also helps those at risk of repeat homelessness to obtain the skills they need to become self-sufficient.

“I feel extremely fortunate to have Storrs Congregational Church choose our organization to receive their support,” said Ryan Fitzgibbons, HFHS’s CEO and Executive Director. “It’s an honor to be working side by side in support of our community.”

Just in time for back-to-school shopping, the Covid-safe fundraiser will feature sports equipment, small kitchen appliances, rugs, linens, kitchen items, storage items, fabrics and craft items, office supplies, jewelry, books, gently used or newly donated UConn items and small to medium furniture: lamps, tables, chairs, outdoor garden and patio items. Most items are priced at under $10, and many under $1. The bake sale will feature a variety of homemade treats.

Sunday Morning Events, Afternoon Carillon Concert

The second day of the tag sale on Sunday will include a free breakfast for students, worship at 10 a.m. in the meeting house, and free refreshments for all.

At 5:00 p.m., the public is invited to pack up their lawn chairs or blankets and bring a picnic and a friend to enjoy the musical talents of carillonneur Amy Heebner.

The concert is a rain-or-shine event with video (concertgoers can watch the carillonneur while she plays) and live streaming on YouTube for those who are unable to attend in person.

An Emergent Need

This weekend's fundraiser addresses an emergent need in the community by supporting the growing number of families, students, immigrants and others at risk of homelessness. In addition to temporary housing, HFHS assists clients with obtaining education and job skills as well as with procuring identification, finding supportive housing, and re-entering the community. For more information, visit the Holy Family Homeless Shelter Community website at https://hfhscommunity.org/

For information on the tag and bake sale, visit the church website at www.storrscongchurch.org or call 860-429-9382.