Author: Nafis Nichols

On Friday, December 6, Yeadon Borough hosted the Tree Lighting Ceremony and Jingle & Mingle Holiday Soirée at Yeadon Borough Hall.

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Drop-Off Locations include Yeadon Public Library

Help end period poverty! contribute to the Period Product Donation Drive! All donations will go towards supplying Delaware County students and teachers with free period products.

Accepted Products:

• Pads
• Tampons
• Liners
• Cleansing Wipes

Libraries Collecting Donations:

• Folcroft Public Library
• Helen Kate Furness Free Library
• Lansdowne Public Library
• Mary M. Campbell Marcus Hook Public Library
• Newtown Public Library
• Norwood Public Library
• Ridley Park Public Library
• Swarthmore Public Library
• Tinicum Memorial Public Library
• Upper Darby/Sellers Memorial Free Library- Sellers Branch
• Upper Darby/Sellers Memorial Free Library- Municipal Branch
• Yeadon Public Library

Other Collection Locations:

• Delaware County Health Department Locations
  • Yeadon: 125 Chester Avenue Yeadon, PA 19050
  • Chester: 151 W. 5th Street Chester, PA 19013
  • Eddystone: 1510 Chester Pike Suite 700 Eddystone, PA 19022
• Delaware County Government Center: 201 West Front Street Media, PA 19063
• Baldwin Towers Lobby: 1510 Chester Pike Suite 700 Eddystone, PA 19022
• Delaware County Department of Human Services: 20 South 69th Street Upper Darby, PA 19082
• Lobby at 2 West Baltimore Ave Media, PA 19063

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Delaware County Libraries, in partnership with the Delaware County Health Department and Teacher’s Teammates, is taking action to address the rarely discussed but deeply impactful issue of period poverty. Starting Monday, December 2, and running through Monday, January 6, 2025, this Period Product Donation Drive aims to provide much-needed menstrual hygiene products to those in need.

Teacher’s Teammates, a nonprofit dedicated to providing essential supplies to educators in underfunded schools, helps ensure that students and teachers have the resources they need to succeed. This collaboration underscores a shared commitment to equity and community support, particularly for those facing barriers to accessing basic necessities.

Period poverty—the lack of access to menstrual hygiene products—affects approximately 25% of women, particularly those in low-income communities, leading to physical, emotional, educational, and economic challenges. To combat this inequity and support students and teachers, Delaware County launched its first Period Product Donation Drive in 2023, and is expanding the drive in 2024. Donations will be distributed to ensure that free period products are accessible to those in need, breaking down barriers and fostering dignity and well-being.

Essential Items

The drive is collecting essential items, including pads, tampons, liners, and cleansing wipes. Donations can be dropped off at participating Delaware County Libraries, Delaware County Health Department locations, and various County offices. These contributions will make a tangible difference, helping to remove the stigma around menstrual health and promoting equity for all.

Delaware County Council extends its gratitude to Director Anny Laepple of Delaware County Libraries and Director Lora Werner of the Delaware County Health Department for their leadership in championing this vital initiative, and thanks to Teacher Teammates for working to distribute the donations.

Drop Off Locations

Drop-off locations for donations include the Folcroft Public Library, Helen Kate Furness Free Library, Lansdowne Public Library, Mary M. Campbell Marcus Hook Public Library, Newtown Public Library, Norwood Public Library, Ridley Park Public Library, Swarthmore Public Library, Tinicum Memorial Public Library, Upper Darby/Sellers Memorial Free Library (Sellers and Municipal branches), and the Yeadon Public Library.

In addition to libraries, residents can drop off products at the Delaware County Health Department offices in Yeadon, Chester, and Eddystone, the lobby of the Delaware County Government Center in Media, Baldwin Towers in Eddystone, the Delaware County Department of Human Services in Upper Darby, and 2 West Baltimore Avenue Building in Media.

The Borough of Yeadon would like to inform residents of additional holiday celebrations taking place in nearby communities.

Aldan Boosters Civic Association’s  2024 Christmas Program and Tree Lighting Ceremony

Saturday, December 7th | 6:30 PM

Aldan Historical Park, Providence Road and Woodlawn Avenue, Aldan PA 19018

• Rain or shine event
• Music provided by Mansfield Brass
• Tree Lighter: John White and Family
• Face Painting and Balloon Figures available
• Enjoy hot apple cider
• Visit with Santa!

See flyer for additional info

Lansdowne Tree Lighting, Winter Wonderland Parade and Night Market

Sunday, December 15th | 5:00 – 9:00 PM

North Lansdowne Avenue between LaCrosse and Baltimore Avenues, Lansdowne, PA 19050

• Parade at 5 PM starts at Greenwood and Lansdowne Avenes
• Tree Lighting and Santa visit following the parade
• Vendors and Food Trucks at the Winter Market
• Donate unwrapped toys for Toys for Tots
• Non-perishable food donations welcome for local food pantry

See flyer for additional info

The Yeadon Borough Recreation Committee and Mayor Rohan Hepkins present the 2024

Tree Lighting Ceremony and Holiday Soirée

Friday, December 6, 2024

Tree Lighting at 7:00 PM outside of Borough Hall

Holiday Soirée 8:00 – 10:00 PM (Yeadon Borough Hall – Second Floor Auditorium)

Free to the public • Food (first-come, first-served) • Music
50/50 Raffle • Gift Card Giveaways
Ugliest Holiday Sweater contest ($50 gift card prize to winner)

Both Events Rain or Shine

For more information email nbeaty@yeadonborough.com or rcave@yeadonborough.com