The response to this worthwhile event the past four years has been amazing! The Women's Business Network of Norwood (WBN) is asking Norwood residents again this year to search through those piles and tubs of mittens, gloves, and scarfs to donate and help their neighbors keep warm this winter.
The financial implications of COVID-19 will have an even bigger impact on individuals and families looking to make ends meet this year. Not only to simply pay mortgages, rents, and stock their pantries, but also providing warm accessories ahead of the winter months and provide gifts for the holiday season.
The WBN Annual Mitten/Scarf Drive will be held Nov. 1 through Nov. 30. Many thanks to the gracious owners of the following establishments who will host the donation boxes: Linda's Loot ,the antique chop at the corner of Cedar and Washington St., S. Norwood; Murph’s Place, 58 Broadway, Norwood; the Vanderbilt Club, 45 Vanderbilt Ave., Norwood; As Good As It Gets Café, 1210 Prov.-Hgwy. (behind Petco), Norwood; Brookside Café, 1260 Washington St., S. Norwood; Clean Remodel LLC, 50 River St., Dedham.
The first week in December, all items will be donated to the Norwood Food Pantry and the Home for Little Wanderers Thrift Shop, in Roslindale.
Since its inaugural year, this event yielded a tremendous a response and the generosity of Norwood residents was impressive. Many of the donated items were even handmade and many were purchased new. The local networking group is so proud of the Norwood community as donations grow every year as quantities rise every year. Last year, over 20 bags filled with winter accessories was given to both worthy organizations. According to the Norwood Food Pantry Donations Coordinator, these donations are greatly appreciated and helped many Norwood families keep warm during the winter months.
WBN consists of local businesswomen who have diverse backgrounds, skill sets and who represent a particular business category. Their members either own or work in a business in or surrounding Norwood. There is only one seat per business category in the networking group.
WBN is a networking group so referrals are important. They are loyal to their members and refer them whenever possible. Their bi-monthly forums also serve to collaborate and share ideas, connect, build relationships, and develop a passage for all to draw inspiration. Through the years, WBN has earned a reputation not only as a referral and resource network, but also for contributing to the local community
For more information on WBN, email [email protected], or call 781-799-7068. You can also visit their Facebook page at www.facebook.com/wbnnorwood/, or visit their website at www.womensbusinessnetworkofnorwood.org.
Look for the decorated boxes in the locations listed above! All gently used, new, or handmade mittens, gloves, scarfs, and hats are graciously accepted.