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Issue #797, December 7, 2019
Councilwoman Cheryl Kroyer explained that the holidays have been "rethought". Rather than producing a big festival to bring people from around the Valley to Carefree, the Town is making this more of a community event with nice programs for our residents and to support our merchants. She loves the fact that it starts with Christmas and ends with Chanukah. The whole month of December is a season for caring. With this in mind, Carefree is partnering with the Foothills Caring Corps for "A Season for Caring".
Issue #797, December 7, 2019
Councilwoman Cheryl Kroyer explained that the holidays have been "rethought". Rather than producing a big festival to bring people from around the Valley to Carefree, the Town is making this more of a community event with nice programs for our residents and to support our merchants. She loves the fact that it starts with Christmas and ends with Chanukah. The whole month of December is a season for caring. With this in mind, Carefree is partnering with the Foothills Caring Corps for "A Season for Caring".
SEASON FOR CARING LAUNCHES
IN THE TOWN OF CAREFREE
IN THE TOWN OF CAREFREE
The holidays are a time of sharing and celebration for many, however within our local communities, many are struggling to meet their basic needs without adequate support. To help those in need, the Town of Carefree has developed a program and is partnered with Foothills Caring Corps for a Season for Caring, benefiting the many deserving seniors in our area.
The Town of Carefree supports this important effort, and as Mayor Les Peterson stated: “The residents of Carefree and the Foothills area are very generous in their support of organizations which provide for those in need, particularly during the Holiday Season. The Town is proud to partner with the Foothills Caring Corps to help them fulfill their mission. Please join with the Town of Carefree, residents from throughout the Foothills area and participating Carefree businesses in support of this important effort.”
Season for Caring donation jars will be available beginning Monday, Nov. 25 at a number of Carefree businesses, with retailers encouraging patrons to share some of their spare cash from purchases during the season. The Kiwanis Club of Carefree will match all monetary donations collected, up to $5,000, and the jars will be in prominent locations in participating businesses through Friday, Dec. 20.
The Town is also sponsoring an “Angel Tree” located in the Town Hall offices and in the Council Chambers, where residents, businesses and visitors can select and sponsor a local Foothill Caring Corps beneficiary, providing them with a much needed gift of holiday cheer. Persons wishing to support the “Angel Tree” program should have their wrapped gifts returned to Town Hall no later than Monday, Dec. 16, in order to have them distributed to the beneficiaries prior to the Christmas holidays. Come select a name from the Angel Tree and support Carefree's Season for Caring.
The Town of Carefree supports this important effort, and as Mayor Les Peterson stated: “The residents of Carefree and the Foothills area are very generous in their support of organizations which provide for those in need, particularly during the Holiday Season. The Town is proud to partner with the Foothills Caring Corps to help them fulfill their mission. Please join with the Town of Carefree, residents from throughout the Foothills area and participating Carefree businesses in support of this important effort.”
Season for Caring donation jars will be available beginning Monday, Nov. 25 at a number of Carefree businesses, with retailers encouraging patrons to share some of their spare cash from purchases during the season. The Kiwanis Club of Carefree will match all monetary donations collected, up to $5,000, and the jars will be in prominent locations in participating businesses through Friday, Dec. 20.
The Town is also sponsoring an “Angel Tree” located in the Town Hall offices and in the Council Chambers, where residents, businesses and visitors can select and sponsor a local Foothill Caring Corps beneficiary, providing them with a much needed gift of holiday cheer. Persons wishing to support the “Angel Tree” program should have their wrapped gifts returned to Town Hall no later than Monday, Dec. 16, in order to have them distributed to the beneficiaries prior to the Christmas holidays. Come select a name from the Angel Tree and support Carefree's Season for Caring.
“Foothills Caring Corps sees many older adults or “Neighbors” isolated and without family during the Holiday Season” shared Executive Director Debbra Determan. “As part of our support, our volunteers would love to bring joy, friendship and a holiday gift to our Neighbors. Please help us spread goodwill to those in need by getting involved through the Season for Caring in Carefree. We are very thankful for the Town of Carefree and the Kiwanis Club of Carefree for making these gifts possible.”
For more information about this initiative or how to donate, please call the Town of Carefree at 480-488-3686.
In part 2 of this Carefree Truth, Debbra Determan will talk about the history and mission of Caring Corps, and about the services they provide.
https://vimeo.com/377679663
Lyn Hitchon
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For more information about this initiative or how to donate, please call the Town of Carefree at 480-488-3686.
In part 2 of this Carefree Truth, Debbra Determan will talk about the history and mission of Caring Corps, and about the services they provide.
https://vimeo.com/377679663
Lyn Hitchon
Prepared by Carefree Truth
Copyrighted
Visit our website at www.carefreetruth2.com If you know anyone who would like to be added to the Carefree Truth email list, please have them contact me. Feel free to share Carefree Truth with others on your list.
Visit www.carefreeazbusinesses.com to see more info about businesses in Carefree. Please support our merchants.