Warm, colorful mittens were distributed this winter to children enrolled in STEP Head Start, thanks to the generosity of many. This marks the 20th anniversary of STEP Head Start’s Mitten Tree Project, which has been keeping hundreds of children’s hands warm each winter. The collection ran from mid-October through November, then donations were sorted and distributed to Head Start and Early Head Start children in Lycoming and Clinton counties.
A total of 594 items were collected, including 316 pairs of mittens! 150 sets of mittens came from Knitters for Neighbors out of Messiah Lutheran Church. In addition, 361 Head Start children received items from the National Giving Alliance and Early Head Start was the recipient of a $500 donation of coats from the Muncy Inmate Organization, which is comprised of prison employees.
