Warwick unites to help kids in need

| 10 Oct 2016 | 12:37

Photo by Wayne Patterson Planning continues for the annual Warwick Holiday Party for Children in Need. Among those organizing the Dec. 10 event at the Warwick Reformed Church are, left to right, beginning in front: Glenn P. Dickes, Susan D. Dickes, Tina Buck and Katie Hansen; and top row: Linda Stephan, Erin Andersen, Claire Gabelmann, Pamela Pyke, Eleanor Pyke and Pastor Michael Otte.

WARWICK — Another example of how the Warwick community unites to make a difference is the annual Holiday Project for Children in Need.
The Warwick Lions Club, Warwick Valley Rotarians, Chosun Taekwondo Leadership Team, Glenn and Susan Dickes, Backpack Snack Attack Program and Warwick Reformed Church plus many other businesses and individuals all work together to create a memorable holiday for local families in need.
The committee works all year to put this event together. Last year more 150 families were served. This year the holiday party is scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 10, at the Warwick Reformed Church.
Children are treated to a party that includes a meal, games with prizes, a Santa photo, professional portrait and cookie decorating.
The children choose gifts for their families from a shop that is set up with all new items. Volunteers help them wrap the gifts.
Santa presents each child with a giant gift bag filled with an outfit of clothing, shoes, underwear, sox, hat and gloves, ShopRite gift card plus a special toy chosen just for them.
Transportation is provided if needed.
The community’s help is needed to donate any amount, sponsor children ($60 each), donate new gift items, clothing, desserts wrap gifts and to volunteer.
To contact the committee to offer help or for more information call 845 986-1681 or email warwickcares@gmail.com

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