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POMFRET — Once again, Celebrations Gallery & Shoppes in Pomfret is selling HomArt wooden matches in decorative boxes and Colonial Candles Votives for $10 each for their 3rd annual, “Keep the Home Fires Burning” community fund-raiser to help more than 10,000 local families who need heating assistance.
This fund-raiser runs through Jan. 12. For more information, visit www.CelebrationsShoppes.com, call 860-928-5492 or find them on Facebook. Contact Shirley at 860-412-1603 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to find out additional ways you can help.
Last year, through Celebrations efforts, 100 percent of the $3754.70 was raised and donated to the Access Agency’s LIHEAP (Low Income Heating Assistance Program) which helped Access provide local families with funds to purchase fuel to heat their homes.
Shirley Riemann, director of Community Services, could not be more thrilled with the increase in support, even in these tough economic times. She said, “The basic fact is the need to assist these families continues to grow, all while the price of oil continues to climb”.
Community service clubs of both Pomfret School and Woodstock Academy wrap the candles and matches for customers’ gift giving convenience. Colonial Candles donated a percentage of the candles to support this effort. Celebrations will also accept cash or check donations.
For more information about Access’ services, call (860) 450-7400 in the Willimantic area, (860) 412-1600 in the Danielson area, or visit www.accessagency.org.