Catholic Charities North is asking all charitable givers to donate to families in need. With only $10 you can add some holiday cheer to a family this season. Please request a profile for a family, then you will be sent a brown paper bag and a list of items to fill it. Larger amounts will go a long way toward filling an oil tank or making a rental payment to keep a family in their home this winter.

For more information visit the website of Catholic Charities North by clicking here.

Catholic Charities North will be hosting a Children's Toy Party on December 14th from 11 AM to 1 PM at Colman Hall, St. John's Parish Center in Swampscott. Bring your children, grandchildren, nephews and nieces to a celebration of giving. Admission is free with a gift toward our Christmas Giving Program. Children of all ages will enjoy cookies, cocoa, Christmas music, and having their picture taken with Santa.

Each year Catholic Charities North helps more than 500 families during the month of December. They receive Christmas gifts for the children and often a gift card to help purchase groceries for a holiday meal. All of the items donated by friends of Catholic Charities, including individuals, local businesses, and parishes. You can join them by bringing a gift to the toy party. Items needed include: gift cards to local grocery stores, diapers and wipes, educational toys, games or school supplies for an infant or child younger than 12.

For more information or any questions please call (781) 593-2312 or email Sarah Bartley at sarah_bartley@ccab.org. You may also visit the Catholic Charities website at www.ccab.org.