Santa Foundation Giving Trees Offer Neighbors Simple Way to Help
The Santa Foundation’s annual fundraiser at La Cantina Winery’s new location in Franklin was a sold-out event this year. The organization had already received 400 requests for assistance by mid-October, according to its Facebook page. You can help by purchasing a “Giving Tree” gift at several locations around Franklin, or by donating at www.sfjoy.org. Photo used courtesy of The Santa Foundation.
By J.D. O’Gara
The Santa Foundation, each year, works with several generous community partners to help make the holidays special for those in Franklin and surrounding towns who are experiencing financial hardships. These partners provide the location of “Giving Trees,” adorned with gift wish tags neighbors can take, fulfill and return to each location. These gifts will be distributed by the Santa Foundation. At press time, Giving Trees were scheduled to be placed at the following locations:
• Advanced Auto, 45 Pulaski Blvd. Bellingham
• Grove Street Auto, 79 Grove Street, Franklin
• James Breakfast & More, 850 Franklin St., Wrentham
• King Street Cafe, 390 King St., Franklin
• Middlesex Bank, 1000 Franklin Village Drive, Franklin
• Norfolk Credit Union, 194 Main St., Norfolk
• Postal Center, 279 E Central Street, Franklin
• Postal Center, 9 Medway Rd., Ste. C, Milford
• Postal Center, 14 Milliston Rd., Millis
• Salon Elan, Inc., 9 Summer St., Ste. 102, Franklin
In addition to the “Giving Tree” locations, although no trees are put up at the following locations, these community partners graciously collect and deliver gifts for The Santa Foundation:
• Franklin Police Department, 911 Panther Way, Franklin
• Medway Police Department, 315 Village St., Franklin
• Norfolk Fire Department, 117 Main St, Norfolk
The Santa Foundation recently held a successful annual fundraiser at La Cantina Winery in Franklin on September 20th, selling out tickets. The organization, which recently moved from its long time Joy Street location to a new home at 275 Washington St., Unit 6, in Franklin, continues to sell calendars for an annual raffle. Each day in the month of November, a winner will be drawn to win the prize listed for that day on the calendar. If you would like to contribute and purchase this year’s calendar raffle, visit www.sfjoy.org.
