Sharing tree helps Evangeline's less fortunate

WELLINGTON - For a second year in a row, people from the Evangeline and surrounding areas will be able to honour the memory of a loved one and, at the same time, help less fortunate families from the area.
The Sharing Tree is decorated with balls and nametags sold as a fundraiser for the welfare committees of all three parishes in the Evangeline region. The tree is set up in the Place du Village mini-mall in Wellington.
People are invited to buy special Christmas balls with a tag attached. Buyers will be able to write a short message in loving memory of someone who passed away or in honour of a living person they appreciate. The tags can be signed or not.
These Christmas balls are being sold at $3 each or two for $5 at Tracy's Place, Murphy's Pharmacy, Wellington Co-op, the province's Liquor Store and the offices of The Co-operators.
The sale of Christmas balls runs until Dec. 19. The tree, however, will remain in place until early January.
Funds raised will be used mainly for the annual Christmas hamper program. Some of the money may be kept by the committees for providing assistance later in the year to families according to their needs.
This initiative is part of the annual efforts by the employees of the Baie Acadienne Development Corporation and RDÉE Prince Edward Island to help families in need.
This year, they have organized two potluck lunches, an auction sale, a little library and 50-50 draws to help the cause.