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Help spread Christmas cheer with the Giving Tree at Hype

By Sarah Shurge five years as well.
Most of us think about what a “My favorite part is seeing how
magical time Christmas is for our the work we do makes a direct im-
children, but we may not think about pact with people that benefit from
how Christmas can be difficult for our services,” said Barylski.
those struggling financially. Parents Item distribution begins Monday,
that want to make the holidays spe- December 16th, and ends on Friday,
cial for their children but financially December 20th. The Salvation Army
can’t afford to. is still in need of adopters/people to
The good news is, there’s a way participate in the Giving Tree.
you can get involved and help make “It’s a great opportunity to make
a difference for those families! a difference in our community for
“You can help through the Giving those in need during the holiday sea-
Tree,” said Andy Barylski, ENVOY, son,” said Barylski.
Wayne Westland Salvation Army ad- If you have any questions regard-
ministrator. “You take a tag off the ing how to get involved with the Giv-
tree and purchase items that are Andy Barylski, ENVOY, Wayne Westland Salvation Army administrator and Santa ing Tree, call (734)722-3660, or visit
needed/wanted.” centralusa.salvationarmy.org/wayne-
The Giving Tree is an annual looking at the of items to be purchased on the Giving Tree. westland
project the Salvation Army hosts been determined “in need” by the support the local community,” said The Salvation Army Wayne West-
around the Christmas season to as- Salvation Army. Barylski. “There are struggling peo- land Corps Community Center is lo-
sist families in need within the com- Items can include: toys, coats, ple in our neighborhood, and this is cated at 2300 S Venoy Rd, Westland,
munity or surrounding communities. hats, gloves, and more. a way to make a difference right here. and is open Monday - Saturday 8:30
The tree has a bunch of tags avail- Once you have purchased your It makes a direct impact in our com- a.m. - 4 p.m. and 24 hours on Sun-
able for the community to grab. items listed on the tag, you can drop munity.” day.
Each tag has an age, gender, and sug- them off at an Angel Tree location or Barylski has been with the Salva- Be sure to pick up a tag, pur-
gested (by the family) items for the to the Salvation Army. It’s that sim- tion Army for almost 20 years, serv- chase those items, bring them to a lo-
child. Families sign up for assistance ple. ing under his current title for five cation, and make a difference this
in November and all families have “All donations received go back to years, and been a Wayne resident for holiday season!

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