Oct 2, 2007
Center for Hope illuminates towns including Greenwich
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The ‘Hope Lights Lives’ fund-raiser supports the Center for Hope and
The Den for Grieving Kids, Family Centers’ programs offering
bereavement and critical illness support.
On Sunday, Dec. 16, at 5
p.m., neighborhoods throughout Greenwich and neighboring towns will
light luminary candles to celebrate the holiday season and provide
support and hope to people living with an illness or grieving the loss
of a loved one. A rain date is scheduled for Sunday, Dec. 23.
The
project is primarily a volunteer-based effort. Town and block captains
from each community sell luminary kits and deliver order forms to
households on their streets. Dozens of other volunteers also help
assemble luminary kits and distribute them as the lighting date nears.
Last year, more than 600 volunteers helped sell more than 7,500
luminary kits. ‘Hope Lights Lives’ luminary kits are $25 and contain 12
tea light candles, 12 white paper bags and 12 plastic candle holders.
Kits are available for purchase at several area businesses and at the
Center for Hope.
For a list of participating vendors or to purchase a
kit, call Gloria Veeder at 869-4848.
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