WHAT IS MARSHFIELD COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS?

Marshfield Community Christmas was founded in 1979 as an effort to help needy and lonely members of our community by giving them new toys, small gifts and food certificates in the hopes of making Christmas a little more joyful.  Last year Marshfield Community Christmas helped 351 families and 802 children in Marshfield share in the magic of the Christmas season.
          Marshfield Community Christmas is a 501C3 which means all contributions are tax deductible.  Marshfield Community Christmas is also a registered public charity and a non-profit corporation.  All monies raised go directly to the organization – there are no salaries or stipends paid.  We are 100% a volunteer operation.
          Monies raised come from direct donations and fund raising activities.  Our annual telethon will take place December 8th this year at the Daniel Webster School.  Our headquarters at the Fairgrounds will open November 1st.  Please stop in, see our operation, become a volunteer, or make a donation.  Deliveries are scheduled for December 16th so please make your donations early.

Marshfield Community Christmas is a 100% volunteer-driven non-profit organization that is registered with the Attorney General of Massachusetts.


The charity was founded in 1979 by the late Bud Nangle, and the late Joe Linskey Sr. For that first year, MarshfieldCommunity Christmas provided for 56 families and 107 children

George Earle, the current President of theorganization, became involved in 1980. He has been with the program ever since.

Last year, the program.raised approximately $82,000 andprovided food and gifts for 352 families with 726 children. This year's numbers are expected to be about the same.

The program will provide for any needy family in Marshfield (families must apply for assistance, however.) Absolutely no family will be turned down.

Previous Years:
Letters to the Editor
Marshfield Mariner January 3, 2001
Community Christmas Meets goals

To the Editor: With your help and the help of many other deeply caring people like yourselves, 352 families in Marshfield were able to have a happier Christmas. Your spirit of sharing and compassion allowed 726 children a visit from Santa that they might not have received otherwise.

This year's Community Christmas was a great success, which meant that more families received food, clothing and gifts during the holiday season.

This was particularly important as the number of Marshfield residents suffering financial difficulty is growing at an alarming rate. Your generous gifts allowed us to ease these burdens and help these families enjoy their holiday season.

On behalf of all the children and families in Marshfield who benefited from your generosity we thank you all. Every donation we received is a statement of compassion and a reflection of the wonderful community spirit that lives in the businesses and residents of Marshfield.

Once again, our deepest thanks for your participation in the Marshfield Community Christmas program. We send you warmest wishes for a joyous New Year.

George Earle
Marshfield Community Christmas Committee