Catholic Community Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia to Host 11th Annual Operation Bundle Up Giveaway Event
Catholic Community Services (CCS), operated by Catholic Social Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, will host its 11th annual “Operation Bundle Up” community giveaway event to provide cold-weather essentials to families struggling to obtain essential cold weather clothing prior to the upcoming winter season.
Saturday, December 7, 2024
10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Saint Martin of Tours Church
5450 Roosevelt Boulevard
Philadelphia, PA 19124
CCS staff and volunteers will be present to distribute winter coats, hats, gloves, and a variety of other cold-weather essentials to individuals and families facing obstacles to obtaining winter necessities. They will be joined by members of the Philadelphia Police Department, the Philadelphia Fire Department, American Heritage Credit Union, and the Zeta Phi Beta Sorority.
The event will include prizes, face painting, refreshments, and a visit from Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus. Approximately 20 vendors will be in attendance to help connect families to various resources. In addition, CCS will host a “free market” table containing a limited number of baby clothing items and school supplies.
At the 2023 iteration of this event, CCS distributed over 1,000 winter coats and accessories to nearly 450 families who attended the community event.
About Catholic Community Services
CCS is the Community Umbrella Agency (CUA #4) designated by the Philadelphia Department of Human Services (DHS) to serve dependent children and families in the Greater Northeast section of Philadelphia. CCS CUA #4 is a legally independent community program that functions under the advocacy of the Youth Services Division of CSS and provides Community Engagement, Prevention Services, and Case Management Services formerly maintained by DHS.
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Editor’s Note: For more information on Catholic Community Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, please visit ccs-cua4.org.
For more information on Catholic Social Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, please visit cssphiladelphia.org.
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Contact:
Katie Rogers
Media and Events Specialist for Catholic Human Services
215-587-3747 (office)