What does it take to brighten the holiday season of a low-income family? The community’s support of the YWCA Princeton’s St. Nicholas Project, that’s what.
Now in its seventh year, the YWCA Princeton’s St. Nicholas Project provides holiday presents to help less fortunate families create the magic of Christmas in their homes. Gifts are donated by community members individuals, families and businesses alike.
Participants will be matched with a family and asked to contribute presents for each child ("wish lists" will be provided). These are often the only gifts these children receive. In addition, supermarket gift certificates for a family holiday dinner are needed, and perhaps a small gift for the parents. Last year, nearly 40 local families were overwhelmed by the generosity of others.
Drop-off at the YWCA’s Bramwell House porch on Paul Robeson Place will be on Wednesday, Dec. 20, from 8 a.m. to noon, where all gifts can be left for distribution later that day.
Those who would like to participate but cannot shop for a family may make a donation to the YWCA Princeton Child Care Center at the Valley Road School Scholarship Fund. One child is funded for one day with a gift of $25, one week for $125, one month for $500 and one year for $6,000. All donations in any amount are gratefully appreciated.
The St. Nicholas Project was organized by Jill Jachera of Princeton, an attorney with Morgan, Lewis & Bockius, LLP. The project is named in memory of her nephew, Nicholas Nutile, who was killed in an automobile accident. Ms. Jachera encourages any business or individual to join in the grassroots effort to enrich the lives of families in the community.
For more information, contact Ms. Jachera at (609) 919-6608.

