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You Make it Possible | Community Funds Beautification
In the spirit of community, the Chamber is launching a heartfelt appeal to residents and businesses to support its annual Beautification Program. The program, a symbol of civic pride, not only transforms our city into a winter wonderland with twinkling Christmas lights but also graces our streets with vibrant summer flower baskets. As the Chamber aims to enhance the aesthetic appeal of our beloved city, it is calling upon the generosity of the community to ensure the program's continued success.
The tradition of turning our small town into Christmastown USA every year gets people engaged in the spirit of celebrating community. It’s made possible thanks to generous donations from businesses and individuals, every single year. The Chamber Foundation funds flower baskets bursting with color in the summer months and the glow of shiny street lights in the winter.
We still need to raise $20,000 to make our annual goal for the beautification program. The funds we raise now will direct how many flower baskets and lights we can hang next year.
“It’s Christmas time in the City…” Or so the song goes! The Chamber is proud to trim the town again this year along with our many community partners. Shelton is dazzling with lights strung across Railroad Avenue and colorful bulbs wrapping the trees which line the street.
The lamp posts that held flower baskets in the summer are now adorned with tinseled, twinkly décor of ornaments, bells, and stars, while Santa and his reindeer take flight across the intersection at 7th & Railroad. And Tollie and the caboose have been wrapped in lights by volunteers and draped with evergreens donated by Wild Greens International.
Meanwhile, our friends Kristmas Town Kiwanis decked out Overlook Park and the clocktower at Evergreen Square by hanging lush greenery from Lynch Creek Floral.
Do you love the glimmer that Christmas brings too? If so, please consider a contribution to the Chamber’s campaign.
Gifts of any amount are appreciated! You can make a tax-deductible donation through the Chamber’s Foundation, a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, either online at masonchamber.com/beautification or by check payable to SMCCF, PO Box 2389, Shelton, WA 98584.
Donations will directly contribute to preserving and expanding this beloved tradition, allowing our city to continue emanating holiday cheer for residents and visitors alike. The success of the Beautification Program hinges on the collective efforts of our community.
For additional details, don’t hesitate to call us directly at (360) 426-2021.
In the spirit of the season, let's come together to ensure our city shines bright throughout the year. Your support makes a difference, and together, we can keep our community beautiful, festive, and full of pride.
Community partners are paramount to carry out this plan year over year. Specifically, the ongoing support of City of Shelton, Hood Canal Communications, Mason PUD 3, and Skookum Rotary who contribute time, money, and resources to the setup and maintenance of beautification projects.
