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Chandler “Golden Neighbors” Invited to Holiday Breakfast Photo courtesy of city of Chandler ‘TIS THE SEASON! The city of Chandler’s Golden Neighbors program is hosting a free holiday gathering for senior residents on Thursday, Dec. 14, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., at the Chandler Community Center, 125 E. Commonwealth Ave. Join the city’s Neighborhood Programs Office and the Chandler Senior Center to celebrate the holidays with breakfast, entertainment, and holiday gifts. Chandler residents planning to attend are asked to RSVP online or call 480-782-4362. During the celebration, attendees will receive a holiday gift made possible by generous donations. If the public would like to contribute to the Golden Neighbor gift list, they may purchase a gift directly from the event’s Amazon Wish List, which is available online. The public also may purchase a gift on their own and drop it off at the city’s Neighborhood Resources Department, 235 S. Arizona Ave., from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Gifts will be accepted through Tuesday, Dec. 12. The Golden Neighbors program was created in early 2022 as a resource to connect Chandler seniors with services offered by the city and local nonprofits. For more information about the program, or to donate, visit chandleraz.gov/residents/neighborhood-resources/neighborhoodpreservation/neighborhood-programs/volunteer-opportunities/goldenneighbors.
Library Giving Tree Provides a New Opportunity to Help Those Experiencing Homelessness this Holiday Season THE CHANDLER PUBLIC LIBRARY AND THE CITY OF CHANDLER’S NEIGHBORHOOD RESOURCES TEAM ARE PARTNERING TO ASSIST COMMUNITY MEMBERS WHO ARE EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS WITH THE NEW LIBRARY GIVING TREE.
As part of their outreach, the city’s Community Navigators have compiled a list of items that would be helpful to people who are experiencing homelessness. The community is encouraged to visit the Library Giving Tree in the lobby of the Chandler Downtown
Library to select an ornament that lists an item or multiple items that they can donate to an individual or family in need. Community Navigators will utilize donated items to help individuals who are currently experiencing homelessness. The tree will be on display through December 20 at Chandler Public Library, 22 S. Delaware St. Items must be returned to the library by Wednesday, Dec. 20. “The Library Giving Tree is a new idea from one of our team members,” says Library Assistant Manager Sue Van Horne. “We wanted to do something to help our patrons who are experiencing homelessness, and we are sure that Chandler residents and our library guests will show their generosity this holiday season.” In addition to the ornaments with specific items, there will also be a sign by the tree listing other donation needs. For more information, call 480-782-2800 or visit chandleraz.gov/events/chandler-library-giving-tree.
6 • December 2023 • THE KYRENE TIMES
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