JWCS

For over twenty-six years the Holiday Wish Tree in the Sparta Library has been making holidays happier for children in Sussex County. The Junior Woman’s Club of Sparta presents the tree to the community as a vehicle through which gifts can be brought to children in need. This year the Wish Tree continues to expand! In addition to gift drop off at the Sparta Library, and Sparta Books, there will be an additional tree located at the Dennis Library in Newton. The JWCS is also fortunate to have Sussex County Community College partnering with a tree of their own for students and staff.

For those unable to visit a tree in person, there is an online with list. If you are gifting through the tree at the library you can choose a handmade ornament. Each
ornament is tagged with the age and gender of a child. Then return a new, unwrapped toy to the library tree – with the tag on the toy. The ornament is yours to keep. For the gift collection at Sparta Books, just choose one of your favorite books and drop off a new copy at the tree located in the store.

The tree will be on display over the following dates:

• Sparta Library and Sparta Books: November 18th through December 15th.
• Dennis Library: November 20th through December 16th.
• Sussex County Community College: November 21st through December 18th.

The Junior Woman’s Club of Sparta delivers these gifts to the Division of Child Protection and Permanency, DCP&P, where they are distributed to families based on needs throughout the entire year. There are many children in our county whose Christmas will be made brighter through the generosity of our community. Help make this holiday season one of giving by visiting the Holiday Wish Tree.