NEWTOWN >> The Birches at Newtown is paying it forward in January to help those in need during the cold winter. From January 1–31, The Birches is collecting clothing, shoes, accessories and jewelry to be donated to Impact Thrift Store.

Bring warmth and comfort to families in need this season; every piece counts! Throughout the month of January, bring in any clothing, shoes, accessories or jewelry and they will be donated to Impact Thrift Store. Impact Thrift Stores is a non-profit organization whose primary mission is to financially support local charities through the net proceeds generated by thrift store operations (www.impactthrift.org).

Items can be dropped off at The Birches, located at 70 Durham Road, Newtown. For more information about The Birches and the drive, call 215-497-7400.

The Birches, Newtown, offers Personal Care and Memory Care in a unique retirement community. Residences are available on an affordable month-to-month lease with no buy-in fees. Resident services include meals, housekeeping, social events and transportation. For more information about The Birches, call Kim Cahill Yannuzzi, executive director, at 215-497-7400, or visit www.thebirchesatnewtown.com.

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