Mitten Tree Project Seeks Donations in Des Plaines

Information submitted by city of Des Plaines.

This holiday season the City of Des Plaines Health and Human Services Division and the Special Events Commission will host the Mitten Tree Project for the purpose of collecting new hats, gloves, mittens and scarves for those in the community who are in need. This is an opportunity for individuals, families, groups and businesses to help children and adults to stay warm during the winter months.

Items, which will be distributed to local schools, the Self-Help Closet &Pantry of Des Plaines, Bessie’s Table and individuals in need, will be collectedMonday, November 18, 2013, through Friday, December 13, 2013, at the following locations:

• Des Plaines City Hall - 1420 Miner Street -1st floor lobby

• Frisbie Senior Center - 52 E. Northwest Highway

• Prairie Lakes Park District - 515 E. Thacker Street

• Des Plaines Public Library - 1501 Ellinwood - Children’s Department

• St. Zachary Church- 567 W. Algonquin Road

• First Midwest Bank- 749 Lee Street

• K-Mart- 1155 Oakton Street

• Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth- 310 N. River Road

For more information, please contact the City of Des Plaines Health and Human Services Division at 847-391-5480.