NORTHAMPTON Between inflation, supply chain problems, and the pandemic, the last few years have been a big financial challenge for many people and companies. Not surprisingly, many organizations that rely on donations food banks, social service.
LEEDS Pets have always held a special place in members of the Dwyer family’s hearts.When the Leeds family’s German shepherd “Rowdy” died more than 15 years ago, Bill Dwyer made a donation to the Gazette’s Sidney F. Smith Toy Fund in memory of their.
Editor’s note: Periodically this holiday season the Gazette will feature stories from our archives that highlight the generous spirit that the Sidney F. Smith Toy Fund brings out in people. This story ran 25 years ago. Christmas can be a sad and.
Every year, hundreds of Hampshire County residents donate to the Sidney F. Smith Toy Fund, raising money to provide vouchers for families in need to buy holiday gifts at participating stores. When donating, givers can elect to have their name.
NORTHAMPTON When Linda Cahillane Smith thinks of her late parents, Stephen and Rita Cahillane, one phrase in particular comes to mind: “They were the glue that held us together.”The former Northampton couple, high school sweethearts who had been.