Gloucester Fire and Gloucester Firefighters Union collected more than 200 gifts for children in need this holiday season. (Photo Courtesy Gloucester Firefighters Union)
GLOUCESTER — Fire Chief Eric Smith is pleased to share that the Gloucester Firefighter Union collected more than 200 gifts for families in need this holiday season. Toys and monetary donations were collected on Saturday, Dec. 14. Monetary donations were collected at Stop & Shop and used to help fund a large shopping event. The Gloucester Firefighters Union fulfilled wish lists from children across the Cape Ann region, including toys, clothes, and more. The rear cab of Ladder 2 was filled with collections. Donations were given to the North Shore Kids Holiday Fund, which supportsWellspring House, and Pathways for Children and Action, which supports local families and children with gifts for Christmas. Chief Smith and Gloucester Fire Department would like to thank residents and community members for their generosity and wish all a happy holiday season. ###
Community members stand with Union Reps Matt Aiello, Dean DeCoste, and Joe Johnsonduring the annual toy drive. (Photo Courtesy Gloucester Firefighters Union)
Members of the community donate toys during Gloucester Firefighters Union’s annual toy collection. (Photo Courtesy Gloucester Firefighters Union)
Firefighter Ishi King, Sara King, and Firefighter Dean DeCoste purchase items for children and families during the annual toy drive. (Photo Courtesy Gloucester Firefighters Union)
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I received an ear.ly Christmas gift from Jim recently to help “fancy up” our outdoor tree set up: a new bird feeder from Pauline’s Gifts on Essex Ave! It’s gorgeous and a great complement to our holiday outside decor. I’d been bugging him to get the bird seed replenished and he’d been holding off because he had the new bird feeder hidden away. Apparently the poor songbirds in our yard added to the chorus and he relented and presented the gift early. I’m glad to have such a beautiful locally made item displayed proudly for this holiday season. Thanks to all who have been shopping locally. It means a great deal to each and every shop. Special thanks to Pauline for her wonderfully creative gift ideas.
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