The Paris Independent
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December 9, 2023
H O L I D AY D O N AT I O N G U I D E To top it all off, local students make handmade cards Bateson Beauty Bar and many other business and for each and every bag, and everything is packaged in individual donations that make this magic happen a gift bag also decorated by students. every year! “We are so lucky to be able to help out in this way and While it takes a community raise the money, it also brighten the season for these amazing people who takes a small village to assemble and deliver the gift deserve a little extra magic in their lives,” she said. bags. Each year an amazing group of family members To help keep costs down, Sangster buys in bulk, which and friends gather to pull it all together. This year’s has helped establish some great relationships with gifts will be donated on December 17 (weather businesses and people in the surrounding community. permitting). So, there’s still time to donate if this is a This year Lip Service Beauty, Hunter Amenities, Paris cause close to your heart. Dental and Intercorp have amazingly and generously To learn more, follow the social media page or you can stepped up again to donate items for the gifts. There donate by e-transfer to gwensxmasmagic@gmail.com are also amazing financial business donors such as Guitar & Associates, Cancord, Tate’s Automotive,
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. County of Brant OPP officers and area Firefighters will be accepting donations at both Sobeys and No Frills this weekend – December 9th and 10th from 10 am to 3 pm Want to learn more about this community wide initiative? Read the November 25th Paris Independent here.
