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Five Things You Need to Know Today in Norwood: Share Your Support With Victims of the Newtown Shooting

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Five Things You Need To Know Today is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. Check back later for more, and let us know what you think of the feature in the comments section. 1. Once again the Norwood Police Association is assisting the Marines with their Toys for Tots collection. Donations of new, unwrapped, non-violent toys are needed. You may bring them to the lobby of the police station. 2. Looking to do something charitable with your family this holiday season? Click here for ways to volunteer in the Norwood area! 3. Patch is in more than 900 communities across the country, including Newtown, CT, and when tragedy strikes one of our communities, such as the terrible shooting Friday, we all …

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Volunteer in Norwood for the Holidays

There's no better time to give back to your community than the holiday season.

Volunteering in Norwood is a great way to give back to others and spread holiday cheer and warmth in your community. Donating your time or giving a special holiday gift to a family or child in need can make a big impact. There are lots of ways to help make the holidays truly special for those who are less fortunate. You can pack a shoebox for Operation Christmas Child, adopt a family through The Salvation Army or donate to Toys for Tots. Here are a few places that are in need of holiday volunteers or donations in Norwood: Norwood Ecumenical Food Pantry Circle of Hope Norwood Salvation Army Norwood Seasons Hospice Know of another place in Norwood to donate time or goods during this holiday season? Tell us in the comments!

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