BALTIMORE, MD (December, 4, 2014) — Kicking off the City’s 41st annual Mitten Tree Campaign, Department of Public Works Director Rudolph S. Chow, P.E., said today that donations of mittens, gloves, hats and scarves can help make this winter warmer for Baltimore City children in need.

To mark the start of the 2014 Mitten Tree Campaign, the DPW Director joined with the Mayor’s Office and directors from the departments of Transportation and General Services to decorate the towering Christmas tree in the lobby of the Abel Wolman Municipal Building with hats, gloves, and mittens that will be distributed to a Salvation Army Boys and Girls Club.

“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.

The Mitten Tree Ceremony featured music by the Department of Public Works/Department of Transportation Employee Band & Singers, and continued with the Abbottston Elementary School choir and a special appearance by Santa Claus. The Franklin Square Salvation Army Boys and Girls Club also performed. A visit from Santa closed 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