BALTIMORE, MD — The Baltimore City Department of Public Works today launched the 42nd annual Mitten Tree Campaign, inviting area citizens and City workers to donate mittens, gloves, hats, and scarves to help make this winter warmer for Baltimore City children in need.

To mark the start of the 2015 Mitten Tree Campaign, leaders from DPW and the departments of Transportation and General Services joined with area school children to decorate the towering Christmas tree in the lobby of the Abel Wolman Municipal Building with hats, gloves, and mittens. All the warm clothing will be distributed to a Salvation Army Boys and Girls Club. 

“I am asking area citizens and all City workers to join in this year’s Mitten Tree Campaign by donating to this year’s collection of mittens, scarves, hats, and gloves. These items will help to keep Baltimore children warm this winter,” said DPW Director Rudy Chow, P.E. 

The Mitten Tree Ceremony featured music by the Paul Laurence Dunbar High School Jazz Band, 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. The Mitten Tree Toss and the 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 or hang them on the Mitten Tree, both located in the lobby of the Abel Wolman Municipal Building, 200 Holliday Street. Donations will be accepted through Monday, December 21, and distributed by the Salvation Army’s Franklin Square Boys and Girls Club located at 215 Calhoun Street in West Baltimore.

A photo of the 2015 Mitten Tree toss is attached to this press release.

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