THANKSGIVING DRIVE: The Thanksgiving Drive supplies families in need of assistance during the holiday with a full Thanksgiving meal. The Boosters Club donates all of the turkeys and the Franklin and Kittridge Elementary schools help fill baskets with all the fixings. Youth & Recreation Services staff delivers these baskets the day before Thanksgiving.  Anyone wishing to donate goodies or who are seeking assistance should contact Michelle Grasso at the Youth Center

The 2011 Youth Services Thanksgiving Drive was a great success! With the help and support of the community, we were able to provide over 50 North Andover families with a full Thanksgiving meal for our 21st year of running the Drive!  A big “Thank You” to the Boosters, Kittridge School, the Franklin School, Girl Scout Troop 60721, the Trinitarian Church and the Woodridge Staff. Your efforts and contributions were greatly appreciated!

HOLIDAY DRIVE: The Youth Services Holiday Drive began in 1991 when it became evident that there was a need for assistance for some North Andover families at the holiday season.  We started servicing 12 children and that number has grown each year.   Families are provided with a variety of gifts that include; clothing, games, toys, sports equipment, and more. Sponsors for this program come from schools, private businesses, individuals, and many local families.  Families who are serviced are required to fill out an application.  Anyone wishing to donate and “adopt” a child or family as well as any family seeking services from this program should contact Michelle Grasso at the Youth Center.

2011 Holiday Gift Drive:  Thanks to so many very kind donations, our community was able to provide gifts for over 80 families and 170 children this year!   Your generosity has made the holiday season a special and memorable one for many. Our Holiday Gift Drive program could not have been successful without your participation.

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PERSONAL CARE PACKAGES: In the spring each year Youth Services through the help of the Franklin school provides personal care packages to those family in need