Add some holiday flair to your front door and help make a difference for the families at Lucy’s Hearth! 

Lucy Hearth’s 19th Annual Wreath & Bake Sale is set for Saturday, December 7th from 9 am to noon located at the Rotunda at Easton’s Beach. 

“These spectacular handmade wreaths and delicious baked goods sell out quick,” Lucy’s Hearth writes in an email. “For the 19th year, local artists, gardeners, and designers have donated their time and talents to individually make these gorgeous, one-of-a kind wreaths”. 

Lucy’s Hearth is a 24-hour a day emergency and bridge shelter along with permanent supportive housing for homeless families and children. Their mission is to help residents gain the life skills necessary to find permanent housing. Each year they provide more than 15,000 bed nights, 40,000 meals, social services, quality children’s programming, education coordination, housing location services & so much more.

Find out more about Lucy’s Hearth at www.lucyshearth.org.

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