Two Forsyth County departments are kicking off their annual giving programs.
The Forsyth County Fire Department is collecting new, unwrapped toys and new or gently used coats 23rd annual Aerial’s House program. At the same time, Forsyth County Senior Services are inviting residents to participate in three programs to support senior citizens.
FCFD’s collection is asking for items for local children in need between the ages of newborn and 18 years old. Gifts can be dropped off at any Forsyth County fire station, the Fire Department Headquarters (3520 Settingdown Road) or any of the Forsyth County Public Libraries beginning Nov. 10 through Dec. 7
In December, donations for Aerial’s House may also be dropped off inside the lobby of the Forsyth County Administration Building (110 E. Main St.) underneath the lobby Christmas tree.
“The Fire Department looks forward to this initiative every year,” Forsyth County Fire Chief Barry Head said. “We appreciate the community’s support as we work together to bring joy to families all over the county.”
In 2024, over 8,000 toys were collected during the drive, helping to provide a brighter Christmas for nearly 2,300 Forsyth County children. In addition, over 225 coats were collected and distributed. The initiative gets its name from a piece of equipment which is used by the Fire Department, known as an aerial ladder truck.
Meanwhile, the senior services programs are as follows:
Holiday Gift Angels Program: Personalized gift request tags containing the name of an older adult resident as well as a gift list of basic needs and personal items are available for participants to select and provide by:
- Picking up a gift request tag at Central Park (2300 Keith Bridge Road, Cumming 30040) or Sexton Hall (2115 Chloe Road, Cumming 30041). Participants can also request a gift tag by contacting Senior Services at (770) 781-2178 or by emailing seniorservices@forsythco.com. GiftAngels are available at both centers now.
- Acquire gifts.
- Bring the unwrapped gifts in a gift bag with the gift request tag attached to Central Park or SextonHall during business hours by Friday, Dec. 5.
Meal Sponsorship: Those interested in purchasing a nutritious holiday meal and friendly visit/safety check to a local homebound older adult may choose to provide meals for a day, week, month or year.
The cost for a meal certificate is $5 for one day, $25 for one week, $100 for one month and $1,200 for an entire year. Other donation amounts are also accepted and will be put toward this program. Holiday meals will be delivered from Thanksgiving Day until New Year’s Day.
Senior Support Program: Donations to this program will assist low-income, isolated elders with essential needs such as food, housing support, safety modifications and medical equipment. Donations are accepted year-round at both Forsyth County Senior Services centers located at Central Park and Sexton Hall.
Checks for the Meal Sponsorship and Senior Support Program should be made payable to Forsyth County Senior Services (FCSS) Holiday Giving Program and may be delivered to:
Forsyth County Senior Services
Attn: Holiday Giving Program
2115 Chloe Road
Cumming, GA 30041
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