Santa Foundation Giving Trees Offer Neighbors Simple Way to Help
The Santa Foundation’s annual fundraiser at La Cantina Winery’s new location in Franklin was a sold-out event this year. The organization had already received 400 requests for assistance by mid-October, according to its Facebook page. Photo courtesy of the Santa Foundation.
By J.D. O’Gara
The Santa Foundation, each year, works with several generous community partners to help make the holidays special for those in Franklin and surrounding towns who are experiencing financial hardships. These partners provide the location of “Giving Trees,” adorned with gift wish tags neighbors can take, fulfill and return to each location. These gifts will be distributed by the Santa Foundation. Gifts should be dropped off by Dec. 23 at the latest.
Santa Foundation Giving Trees are located at the following locations:
• Advanced Auto, 45 Pulaski Blvd., Bellingham
• Grove Street Auto, 79 Grove St., Franklin
• James Breakfast & More, 850 Franklin St., Wrentham
• King Street Cafe, 390 King St., Franklin
• Middlesex Bank, 1000 Franklin Village Drive, Franklin
• Norfolk Credit Union, 194 Main St., Norfolk
• Postal Center, 279 E Central St., Franklin
• Postal Center, 9 Medway Rd., Ste. C, Milford
• Postal Center, 14 Milliston Rd., Millis
• Salon Elan, Inc., 9 Summer St., Ste. 102, Franklin
In addition to the “Giving Tree” locations, these community partners graciously collect and deliver gifts for The Santa Foundation, although no trees are put up:
• Franklin Police Department, 911 Panther Way, Franklin
• Medway Police Department, 315 Village St., Franklin
• Norfolk Fire Department, 117 Main St., Norfolk
