The Paris Independent
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December 16, 2023
H O L I D AY D O N AT I O N G U I D E Optimist Club donates to Christmas Hamper program The Paris Optimist Club was the latest organization to make a donation to the Paris Community Christmas Toy & Hamper program. Pictured making the $1,200 donation are Lesley Brown, Optimist member; Shirley Simons, Christmas Hamper Chair; Marilyn McCulloch and Hilary Wrathal, Optimist members.
Paris Community Christmas Toy & Hamper program still collecting donations and accepting applications Applications can be picked up at the County of Brant office, 64 Grand River St. N during business hours, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. Program organizers are still accepting sponsors from local businesses, groups or individuals that may wish to sponsor a family. Contact Shirley Simons at 519-4423225 if you’re interested. Toy donations and non-perishable food donations can be dropped off at the following locations listed on the advertisement to the right. Volunteers are always welcome to help sort and pack up the Christmas Hampers next week – December 18-22 at the Paris Fairgrounds. Reach out to Shirley to inquire. Want to learn more about this community wide initiative? Read the November 25th Paris Independent here.
