THANK YOU!  ALL SPONSORS AND CONTRIBUTORS THROUGHOUT THE YEARS
PLEASE CONSIDER SPONSORING AND DONATING TO CHILDREN DURING THE HOLIDAYS
Winter Clothes and Holiday Gifts

Each winter Westmoreland Children First collaborates with numerous individual and community donors to provide holiday gifts and coats to needy children served by the Westmoreland County Children's Bureau (WCCB). Case workers identify names of families who need gifts. The number of children needing coats and gifts varies between 700 and 1200 a year, depending on the number being served by WCCB at the time.

Major program supporters include:
  1. EC Cruisers--a major contributor through the annual Car Cruise which raises nearly one half of all funds to support the project.
  2. WCF Wine and Chocolate Gala--an annual fall event offering an evening of delightful food, friendship, and entertainment. Numerous community sponsors support this event, including Excela Health,  State Farm Insurance, Adelphoi Village, Quatrini Rafferty, and others.
  3. Community support--contributions from churches, schools, service clubs, professional associations, businesses and individuals.
Saint Vincent Wraps

​Students enrolled in Saint Vincent College Education Department play a vital role in organizing campus-wide activities to support the Winter Clothes and Holiday Gifts Program. Students and staff work year-round to make this program a success by:
  • Raising funds to purchase wrapping paper and supplies, stockings, ornaments, popcorn, and additional treats for children. 
  • Shopping for nearly 200 children early on the first Saturday morning in December before Walmart opens.
  • Gathering for a day-long wrapping session, and delivering gifts to the Bureau. 
Click below to sponsor a child's holiday gifts and clothing which will be purchased, wrapped with extra treats, and delivered to WCCB caseworkers to give in time for the holiday. All donations (100%) go directly to needy children.