Letter to the Editor: Gift Cards for Christmas
Needham Community Council asks for donations to buy gift certificates for Christmas, to pass along to teens in need.
[Correction: The correct address for Needham Community Council is 570 Highland Avenue. This has been corrected below. 3:10 p.m., Nov. 28] Dear Editor, Each holiday season The Needham Community Council distributes gifts to families in town who are facing economic challenges. In 2011, 192 families-- including 76 children under the age of 13, and 49 teens--were recipients of these gifts. Generous Needham residents donate gifts and funds to support this project. However, gift items donated are not always designed for teenagers. As parents, we are especially sensitive to the needs and desires of young people around the holidays. There are many families in Needham with limited financial resources to provide their teenagers with gifts. It…
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Grahame Turner
3:12 pm on Wednesday, November 28, 2012
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