The Central Lincoln County YMCA is once again collaborating with community businesses, organizations, and individuals to organize the Tree of Giving, which is designed to help families fulfill needs of their children this Christmas.
For those seeking assistance for their family this year, applications are still available but must be submitted before the fast-approaching due date of Thursday, Nov. 15.
Applications are available at the following locations:
In Damariscotta: CLC YMCA (also available online), town office, police department, Damariscotta Baptist Church, Great Salt Bay Community School and Healthy Kids
In Newcastle: town office, Lincoln Academy, Second Congregational Church, and Ecumenical Food Pantry
In Nobleboro: town office, Damariscotta Montessori School, Nobleboro Central School, and YMCA Child Care
In Waldoboro: town office and Miller Elementary School
In Jefferson: town office, food pantry, and Jefferson Village School
In South Bristol: South Bristol School
Completed applications should be brought to the above locations or mailed to: CLC YMCA, Attn.: Karen-Ann Hagar, P.O. Box 787, Damariscotta, ME 04543.
Once the applications are processed, community members can select gift tags at the Y and other locations within the community beginning Nov. 20. Community members and groups are invited to stop by the Y, choose tags off the tree, purchase the requested items, wrap them, and return them with the original tags to the Y by Dec. 14.
Contact Karen-Ann Hagar at 563-9622 with any questions regarding the Tree of Giving.