December 21st marks the shortest day of the year and the beginning of winter. Needless to say, people at this time especially appreciate the warmth of holiday celebrations. This December the Wayne Township Trustee Office has and will host three events giving families and individuals reason to celebrate the holidays.
On Wednesday, December 17th, we handed out over 350 meat items at our annual Ham and Turkey Giveaway. This event was held on our own newly-blacktopped parking lot (Thank you, NIPSCO!). The traffic was directed by staff and Fort Wayne Police Officers to travel through the recently opened Arts United Center, and we appreciate them for allowing us to use their new driveway.
On December 8th and 9th we received over 200 boxes of gifts from the Christmas Bureau to be distributed to a record (for us) 40 families. This is another holiday event we have been participating in for the last several years.
The project is organized through the Allen County Christmas Bureau, a non-profit that provides Christmas gifts and meals for local families in need through an “adopt-a-family” program, where donors provide toys, clothing, and food/meal cards anonymously for a brighter holiday. They rely on community volunteers and donations (money, gifts) to supply thousands of individuals, ensuring children get presents and families can enjoy a holiday meal. The Christmas Bureau operates through donation drives and a central warehouse during the holiday season…