Dear Walpole community:

Thanks to so much generosity from so many people, the 2023 Walpole Community Giving Tree provided a brighter holiday season for almost 30 local families and almost 100 local children.  When parents arrived to pick up their gifts, their gratitude was overwhelming; we had so many thank yous, hugs, and even tears. We would like to thank The Congregational Church of Walpole, St. John’s Church, St. Peter’s Church, The Hungry Diner, Spencer’s Place, the Walpole Library, Mascoma Bank, and The Savings Bank of Walpole on Westminster Street for displaying tags and collecting gifts.  We would also like to thank the “Toys for Tots” program based at The Savings Bank of Walpole in the Shaw’s plaza for providing many extra toys so that parents could choose 2-3 more gifts for each of their children besides those that they requested. We thank everyone who sent in donations, as we personally purchased over $700 worth of gifts for tags that were not taken as well as for two new families who arrived late to the project but needed support.  Finally, we want to thank EVERYONE who selected tags and purchased gifts.  A special thanks also to the “Women of Walpole” who chose many tags and purchased many gifts.  This whole project is a perfect example of small town holiday spirit.  THANK YOU SO MUCH to all who helped in any way!

HAPPY NEW YEAR to you and yours!  We hope that 2024 brings you peace, joy, and good health!

Thank you again.

Sincerely,

Jeanne Cloues and Marcia Weil

Giving Tree Project coordinators