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Groveland Police Host Annual Toy Drive

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Groveland Police Department
Jeffrey Gillen, Chief
Public Safety Building
181 Main St
Groveland, MA 01834

For Immediate Release

Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2019

Media Contact: Kelsey Bode
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: [email protected]

Groveland Police Host Annual Toy Drive

GROVELAND — Chief Jeffrey Gillen is pleased to announce that the Groveland Police Department is holding its annual Toy Drive. 

Groveland Police are working with St. Patrick’s Church to collect toys for Groveland and Haverhill residents in need.

“We look forward to the annual toy drive as a way to spread some joy to local children and families in need,” Chief Gillen said. “In the past, we’ve had an incredible response from the community to support this initiative, and we hope to be able to help as many families as we can this year.”

Community members who would like to donate to the toy drive can do so now through Dec. 15. New, unopened and unwrapped gifts for children of all ages can be dropped off at the Groveland Police Department, 181 Main St. 

Boxes are set up in the station for the Groveland Police Department’s Toy Drive and to benefit Toys for Tots, a foundation started by the U.S. Marine Corps that works to collect gifts for children in need during the holidays.

Gloucester Firefighters Union Partners with Wellspring House for Annual Holiday Toy Drive

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Friday, Nov. 15, 2019

Media Contact: Kelsey Bode
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: [email protected]

Gloucester Firefighters Union Partners with Wellspring House for Annual Holiday Toy Drive

GLOUCESTER — Mayor Sefatia Romeo Theken and Fire Chief Eric Smith are pleased to share their support for the the Gloucester Firefighters Union as they announce their 7th annual toy drive for the Wellspring House’s Holiday Shop this year.

A nonprofit organization located in Gloucester, Wellspring House offers temporary shelter for families in need, and works with residents on homelessness prevention, emergency shelter placement and securing long-term housing.

“The annual toy drive is a wonderful way for the department and the community to come together and help bring joy to local children and families through Wellspring House’s Holiday Shop,” Chief Smith said. “Thank you to everyone who has supported this toy drive in the past. I’d also like to recognize Firefighter Dean DeCoste, of the Gloucester Firefighters Union, who is leading this initiative.”

Every year, Wellspring sponsors a donor-driven holiday store to help low-income families provide gifts for their children. This year, the holiday store will be held on Dec. 7 and 8.

“We’re so thankful to the city for supporting this initiative,” Firefighter DeCoste said. “By supporting Wellspring House’s Holiday Shop, we can make a difference during the holidays that directly impacts members of our community. The toy drive is our way of giving back and spreading positivity.”

The Gloucester Fire Department is accepting donations of new and unwrapped gifts at its headquarters at 8 School St., and will continue to accept toy drive donations until Dec. 5.

“The Wellspring House does wonderful work to support members of our community in various circumstances and situations of need year round, and their Holiday Shop is a special initiative that helps families and children to celebrate the holidays,” Mayor Romeo Theken said. “The Gloucester Firefighters Union works incredibly hard to support the Holiday Shop each year, and their dedication to their toy drive no doubt has brought a lot of happiness to children in our community.”

Members of the Gloucester Firefighters Union will also be accepting cash donations through a boot drive at Stop and Shop at 6 Thatcher Road in Gloucester on Nov. 26 and 27, and have set up a Go Fund Me Page to accept donations as well. All proceeds will be used to purchase toys for the Wellspring House’s Holiday Shop this year.

Through donations, Wellspring House’s holiday store allows Cape Ann families in need to purchase gifts for their children at a nominal expense: $2 buys three toys and one book per child.

For more information on Wellspring’s holiday store, contact Katie Misuraca at [email protected] or 978-281-3558 ext. 303.

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Methuen Police Department Announces Annual Toy Drive for Local Children in Need

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Methuen Police Department
Joseph Solomon, Chief of Police
Quinn Public Safety Building
90 Hampshire St.
Methuen, MA 01844

For Immediate Release

Monday, Dec. 3, 2018

Media Contact: John Guilfoil
Phone: 617-993-0003

Methuen Police Department Announces Annual Toy Drive for Local Children in Need

METHUEN – Mayor James P. Jajuga and Chief Joseph Solomon are pleased to announce that the Methuen Police Department is hosting a toy drive to benefit children in need this holiday season.

The 2018 Holiday Giving Tree on display at Methuen Police Department (Courtesy Photo)
The 2018 Holiday Giving Tree on display at Methuen Police Department (Courtesy Photo)

Methuen police are working with Debbie’s Treasure Chest, which provides aid and support to families in need during the holiday season.

Last year, police and community members donated approximately 1,800 toys to children in Methuen and throughout the Merrimack Valley. This year, the Department is hoping to match, or exceed that number.

“I am so grateful to see the department organize this generous event every year and help ensure that children in need wake up to a special Christmas morning,” Mayor Jajuga said, “I have no doubt that our officers and the community as a whole will do their part to make a lasting impact on the lives of kids.”

A “Giving tree,” decorated with snowball-shaped tags, each holding one child’s wish for a toy, are set up in the roll call room at the Methuen Police Department.

Current and former members of the department are invited to select a tag from the tree, fill out their information in the log sheet (located in a black binder next to the tree), purchase the gift requested and return the unwrapped toy to the giving tree. The toys can be for boys and girls of all ages. Any type of toy will be accepted, but food items cannot be accepted.

Community members who would like to donate to the toy drive can do so from now through Dec. 23 by bringing new, unopened and unwrapped gifts for kids of any age to the Methuen Police Department, 90 Hampshire St.

Toys collected from the Giving Tree will be presented to various social service agencies on Saturday, Dec. 15 at 10:30 a.m. at the event center at Everett Mills, 15 Union St., Lawrence.

“I’m honored and privileged to have the Methuen Police Department participate in such an important cause year after year,” Chief Solomon said. “I want to thank all those who plan on donating this year for their support. We are hoping to build on last year’s success and hope the community will rise to the challenge again this holiday season.” 

About Debbie’s Treasure Chest:

Debbie’s Treasure Chest is owned and operated by Harvey Girls, Inc., a 503(c)(3) organization. The group was founded by three children and works with social service agencies across the Merrimack Valley to deliver school supplies, clothing and toys to children in need.

One hundred percent of donations are used to improve the lives of as many children as possible by providing them with basic necessities. To learn more about Debbie’s Treasure Chest, visit their website at www.debbiestreasurechest.org, or find them on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/Debbies-Treasure-Chest-98824641050/.

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Groveland Police Hold Annual Holiday Toy Drive

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Groveland Police Department
Jeffrey Gillen, Chief
Public Safety Building
181 Main St
Groveland, MA 01834

For Immediate Release

Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2018

Media Contact: John Guilfoil
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: [email protected]

Groveland Police Hold Annual Holiday Toy Drive

GROVELAND — Chief Jeffrey Gillen is pleased to announce that the Groveland Police Department is holding its annual toy drive to benefit children in need.

Groveland Police are working with St. Patrick’s Church to collect toys for Groveland and Haverhill residents.

Community members who would like to donate to the toy drive can do so now through Dec. 12. New, unopened and unwrapped gifts for kids of any age can be dropped off at the Groveland Police Department, 181 Main St.

Boxes will also be set up in the station to benefit Toys for Tots — a foundation started by the U.S. Marine Corps that works to collect gifts for children in need during the holidays.

“Each year we work to ensure that every child has a happy holiday,” Chief Gillen said. “We hope that community members will join us once again in making a donation to help children locally and across the nation.”

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