November 12, 2009

ELMIRA - The Arctic League, Chemung County's oldest charity, opened its 2009 Christmas season in Elmira today – literally.

Its 9-year-old "Bell Ringer" Curt Gustafson opened and signed the Big Book and gave his donation to Tom Hesselson, President of the Arctic League Board of Directors.

The charity will donate gifts to about 4,000 needy children on Christmas morning, but to keep it going next year, will need $115,000.

The charity has been running since 1912.

100% of the money donated is used to purchase gifts for children. The Arctic League Board of Directors covers all overhead costs associated with the charity.

All donors become "members" of the Arctic League and "auxiliary" Big Book locations are open now to accept donations.

 

Locations:

Big Flats

Miniers
84 Canal Street

Elmira Northside

Cappy's
Park and Clinton Street

Community Bank
300 W. Water Street

Elmira Southside

Chemung Canal Trust Co.
951 Pennsylvania Avenue

Solutions Federal Credit Union
907 Broadway

Elmira Westside

West End Beverage
1806 West Water Street

Elmira Heights

Palmer's Hallmark Card and Gift Shop
2058 College Avenue

HSBC
217 Prescott Avenue

Chemung Canal Trust Company
McCann's Blvd. and College Avenue

Horseheads

Chemung Canal Trust Company
602 S. Main Street

Wade's Jewelry and Gifts
109 W. Franklin Street (Hanover Square)

Pine City

Shepherd's Food Market
1445 Pennsylvania Avenue