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Thursday, December 13, 2012

Volunteer in Swampscott for the Holidays

There's no better time to give back to your community than the holiday season.

Volunteering and donating in Swampscott is a great way to give back to others and spread holiday cheer and warmth in your community. Donating your time or giving a special holiday gift to a family or child in need can make a big impact. There are lots of ways to help make the holidays truly special for those who are less fortunate. You can pack a shoebox for Operation Christmas Child, adopt a family through The Salvation Army or donate to Toys for Tots. Here are a few places that are in need of holiday volunteers in Swampscott: Volunteer at the local animal shelter: the Friends of Marbelhead's Abandoned Animals. 781 631-8664 Donate nonperishable food or $1 at the Swampscott Town Hall as part of its annual gingerbread house contest that …

Sunday, October 23, 2011

Hadley's Got Heart

Students raised $146 at their pet parade and donated the money to the Northeast Animal Shelter.

Hadley Principal Sandra Rivers submitted ths article and photograph.   Janice from the Northeast Animal Shelter came to Hadley Elementary School with Teddy, a German Shepard who lives at the shelter. Hadley students presented Janice a check for $146.18 collected by the Hadley School during the first grade Pet Parade. 

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