More than 1200 angels will be taking flight throughout the Council Rock School District over the next few weeks, making the holiday season a little brighter for the area’s less fortunate children and their families. Please stop by the Newtown Post Office or the Free Library of Northampton Township in Richboro and pick up your angel today! Each of the Angels adorning the trees has gift ideas that range from toys to art supplies for anyone from infant to young adults.
For those who can’t make it to the post office or library, the Newtown Rotary Club will be accepting online donations, which will be used to purchase gifts and gift cards for students and to support a holiday luncheon at the homeless shelter. All online donations are being matched dollar for dollar up to $5000 by the Gene and Marlene Epstein Foundation. Please scan the QR code to make a donation today and please make sure to direct your donation to the angel tree project. Checks are also accepted and can be mailed to the Newtown Rotary club, PO Box 123, Penn Park PA 18943. Thank you in advance for your generosity!
Holiday Giving Match Program!
The Gene and Marlene Epstein Foundation is generously partnering with the Newtown Rotary Club again this holiday season. This year they are offering up to a $5,000 match on all donations collected by the Newtown Rotary. The funds collected go towards our robust holiday lineup:
-Our annual Santa Breakfast at the Washington Crossing Inn feeds over 180 children and their families and each child receives a wrapped present.
-The Angel Tree, each angel represents the wish of someone in our local community that could not otherwise afford gifts. Examples of the most requested gifts include sweatshirts, jackets, warm hats and gloves, and bath products. Funds are often used to help supplement the gifts, or purchase gifts that weren’t adopted. Angels are available to adopt at the Newtown Post Office and the Northampton Public Library on 11/22/2024.
-The Holiday Party at the homeless shelter, providing an evening of joy, warmth, and a visit from Santa. Family photos are taken and later presented to all the attending guests. The Zebra Striped Whale provides an ice cream sundae bar, making it a memorable occasion.
-On Christmas Eve we make and provide Packaged Meals to those in need in the Council Rock School District and those living in motels. These meals are either heat and serve or sandwiches and wraps, depending on the ability to reheat.
-On Christmas Day we go to the local shelter and provide a wonderful Christmas Meal with the help of our great friend, Chef Joseph Garvey. On this special day, we strive to make it a memorable experience by serving prime rib and seafood, as these are luxuries not normally afforded to our special guests. Last year we also served crowd favorites: chicken francese and pasta with meatballs.
Please scan the QR below to donate, or mail a check to: Newtown Rotary Club, P.O. Box 123, Penns Park, PA 18943. All money raised will help support these endeavors and allow us to continue supporting those in need in our community throughout the year- because the need isn’t only limited to the holiday season.
