2025 Advent Project

Families in need have hard choices at Christmas. Paying for food and winter utilities often leaves no room in the budget for gifts. In working with local partners, our three annual Christmas projects target that issue.

Bell Ringing The Salvation Army
Bell Ringing funds provide help with the heat and electricity needs of local residents through our Health and Human Services Department. Be a Bell Ringer! Each year, we ring the Salvation Army Bells at Walter Stewart’s Market to raise funds for our local neighbors in need. Bell ringing is an excellent service opportunity for all. To sign up, contact Beth Picard at bpicard44@gmail.com, and she will send you a link for the available time slots.

Angel Gifts
Every November and December, we partner with Inspirica on their Holiday Wishes initiative. The Angel gifts we buy are for children in the homeless or working poor communities. You can either buy a gift online and have it shipped directly to Inspirica or shop in-store and return your gift to Smith Hall. Contact Beth Picard at bpicard44@gmail.com for the wish list.

Dove Donations
Similar to our Angel gifts, each year we partner with Person-to-Person on their Dove program. Food insecurity has increased substantially for local families, and the Dove dollars we donate are a true blessing. Our Dove donations provide food for an entire day for a family or individual in need. Contact Debbie Simpson at debcsimpson24@gmail.com to participate.