Hadassah Volunteers Send Toys Around The World

By JOANNA LESTIC

Published: Dec 26, 2003 12:00 am

The Greater Newtown Area Chapter of Hadassah packed more than 400 stuffed animals for three organizations in Israel: an orphanage for girls, a home for children of dysfunctional families, and a soup kitchen in a poverty-stricken area of Israel. Also, stuffed animals were packed for a local resident who was portraying Santa Claus.

âWe laugh as we pack,â said Bernice Ullmann, of Newtown, a Hadassah member. âEight of us braved the bad weather to pack the stuffed animals and several handmade dolls made by 90-year-old Sylvia Frost. The weather was horrible so we packed quickly before the snow built up.â

The stuffed animals practically new, are slightly used, but are washed and restored with a bow, hat, or sweater, or battery where needed. Hundreds of these stuffed animals go around the world and to local charities throughout the year.

For more information about the good works of Hadassah and its Newtown Chapter serving Newtown, Bethel, Brookfield, Danbury, Monroe, and Ridgefield call Ms Ullmann at 270-6333.

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