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. Giving Trees are 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

For more information, visit www.sfjoy.org