November 25, 2014 (BALTIMORE, MD) — Donations of mittens, gloves, hats and scarves can help make this winter warmer for Baltimore City children in need, Department of Public Works Director Rudolph S. Chow, P.E., said today, inviting area citizens and City employees to join the 2014 Mitten Tree Campaign.
On Thursday, December 4, the City’s annual Mitten Tree Campaign starts off with a holiday-themed celebration in the lobby of the Abel Wolman Municipal Building, 200 Holliday Street. The Mitten Tree Ceremony will start at 11 a.m.
“I am asking area citizens and all City workers to donate to this year’s collection of mittens, scarves, hats, and gloves to help keep Baltimore children warm this winter,” said Director Chow.

In its 41st year, the Mitten Tree Ceremony will feature music by the Department of Public Works/Department of Transportation Employee Band & Singers, and continue with the Abbottston Elementary School choir and a special appearance by Santa Claus. The musical performances will start at 11 a.m. The Franklin Square Salvation Army Boys and Girls Club will also perform. A visit from Santa will close out the Mitten Tree ceremony.

Citizens and City Employees are encouraged to leave donations of mittens, gloves, hats, and scarves in the collection bin in the Abel Wolman Municipal Building. Donations will be accepted through Thursday, December 18, and distributed by the Salvation Army’s Franklin Square Boys and Girls Club located at 215 Calhoun Street in West Baltimore.

Donations can be mailed to:
The Baltimore City Department of Public Works
Office of the Director
600 Abel Wolman Municipal Building
200 Holliday Street
Baltimore, Md. 21202