Donations sought for children’s holiday party
After years of bringing joy to children for Christmas, a local holiday project is getting even bigger.
For 35 years, Jim Frymoyer along with area organizations and businesses, have helped provide a happier holiday season for foster children with their annual holiday party.
What started out at Pottstown Moose Lodge 369 has over the years garnered more support and been held at various local locations. This year, the annual holiday party will be held at Sunnybrook Ballroom with the help of the NAACP, Pottstown Chapter and the Comfort Inn.
This year on December 15th, approximately 250 children in need will receive presents from Santa as well as a holiday meal. Kids will be able to participate in fun activities and are eligible for exciting door prizes during the annual party.
On Friday, Dec. 21, holiday food boxes will be distributed to over 150 families in need. A ham and turkey along with all the fixings will be provided to ensure a holiday meal.
Food box pick-up will be at the Pottstown YMCA.
But the party and boxes would not be possible without help from the Pottstown community. Many local businesses and community members have helped to make the annual event a success.
Donations have been submitted this year from groups including: The SunnyBrook Ballroom, Pottstown; Comfort Inn, Pottstown; Dana Corporation, Pottstown; Dana Retirees, Pottstown Area; Tri-County Toyota, Limerick; California Closets, Pottstown; Spring Ford Diner, Spring City; Center City Pizza, Spring City; Doc Rob Talamo; Scott and Liz Mcfarland; Ice House Deli, Pottstown; Sea Star Solutions, Limerick; Hobart’s Run, Pottstown; The Hill School, Pottstown;Local Police Departments, bike donations; NAACP, Pottstown Chapter; and Costco, Pottstown.
Community members can still help in time for Christmas by visiting one of several Angel Trees located throughout the area during November and early December. Donors can go to any of the listed locations and select an “angel tag.” Then, donors can purchase an unwrapped gift, including any necessary batteries, and return it, with the tag, to the Angel Tree. Gifts placed at the Angel Trees will be given at the holiday party on Dec. 15.
Locations for Angel Trees include:
• US Axel, 275 Shoemaker Road, Pottstown 610-3233800
• Malvern School, 538 N Lewis Road, RoyersfoRoad 610-792-8808
• Tangles Hair Salon, 1542 E. Philadelphia Ave., Gilbertsville 610-367-2337
• California Closets, 163 Upper Fricks Lock Road, Pottstown 610-970-0001
• The SunnyBrook Ballroom, 50 N. Sunnybrook Road, Pottstown 484-3004681
• Dana Holding Group, 1040 Centre Ave., Pottstown 610-323-4200 Ext. 3
• Sea Star Solutions, 640 Lewis Road, Limerick 610495-7011
• Spring FoRoad Diner, 55 E. Bridge St., Spring City 610-792-3404
• House of Beauty by Geniveve, 1153 Main St., Linfield 484-369-8755
• The Hill School, 860 Beech St., Pottstown 610326-1000
• Kaleidoscope Angels, 1056 Old Swede Road, Douglassville 610-689-3999
• T and N Hair Salon. 1220 N. Hanover St., Pottstown 610-970-1606
• Tri County Toyota, 15 D and L Drive, Limerick 484984-4999
Participants can also help by donating canned goods and non-perishables at three food box locations:
• Dana Holding Group, 1040 Centre Ave., Pottstown 610-323-4200 Ext. 3
• Sanatoga Pharmacy, 1630 E. High St., Pottstown 484-949-8505
• The Hill School, 860 Beech St., Pottstown 610326-1000
Volunteers are also welcome at the holiday party or to help prepare and deliver holiday food boxes.
Contact James Frymoyer for more information on donations: 484-363-0638.