Club seeks donations for Pajama Program

Saturday, 07 November 2009 00:00

Redding Neighbors & Newcomers Club invites Reddingites to participate in supporting a non-profit charity called the Pajama Program. This program provides new pajamas and new books to needy children across the country, many of whom are waiting and hoping to be adopted. The idea behind the Pajama Program is to create a warm and nurturing bedtime environment for vulnerable children living under difficult circumstances.

“The club asks for the community’s help to make the cold winter months for these less fortunate children a bit cozier,” it said in its release.

Donations of new pajamas for kids, ages infant to 17 years (sizes infant to adult extra-extra-extra-large) or new books will be accepted at the Redding Community Center from Nov. 6 through Dec. 6. The donation box can be found in the main lobby outside of the community room.

On Dec. 5 and 6, the box will be moved to the upstairs level of the elevator lobby above the gym. Once all items have been collected, the club will bring the donations to the local chapter of the Pajama Program.

Monetary donations are also welcomed. Financial donations are tax deductible and checks should be payable to “Pajama Program.”

For more information on the Pajama Program, visit www.pajamaprogram.org or contact Danielle Caldwell at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Community Services is just one aspect of Redding Neighbors & Newcomers Club. The club is a social organization open to residents of Redding and surrounding towns, both newcomers and those who have lived here for many years. Yearly dues are $35 per household and include a monthly newsletter of upcoming events and a membership directory. Become a member today at the club’s Web site, www.reddingneighborsandnewcomers.org/join or, for further information, contact Jennifer Carello, vice president of membership, at 938-8388 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

—Rebecca Sawchuk