St. Catharines Museum Launches Mitten Tree Campaign

Thursday, 1 December 2022 14:12

By Linda Morgan

Museum Mitten Tree campaign kicks off on Saturday.

The St. Catharines Museum and Welland Canals Centre is about to launch its annual Mitten Tree campaign.

The campaign will kick off on Saturday and run until January 8th.

Residents can head over to the museum and drop off new or gently used winter wear like gloves, hats or scarves.

Donated goods will be delieved to Community Care of St. Catharines and Thorold and Start Me Up Niagara's Out of the Cold program.

Last year, over 800 items were collected.

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