The Central Lincoln County (CLC) YMCA is once again collaborating with community businesses, organizations and individuals to organize the Tree of Giving, which is designed to help families fulfill needs of their children this Christmas.

For those seeking assistance for their family this year, applications are still available but must be submitted before the fast-approaching due date — Friday, Nov. 15.

Applications are currently available at the following locations, in Damariscotta: the CLC YMCA (also available online), Town Office, Police Department, and Great Salt Bay School; in Newcastle: Town Office, Lincoln Academy, and Second Congregational Church; in Jefferson: Jefferson Village School; and in South Bristol: South Bristol School.

Completed applications should be brought to the locations above or mailed to: CLC YMCA, Att: Karen-Ann Hagar, P.O.Box 787, Damariscotta, ME 04543.

Once the applications are processed, community members can select gift tags at the Y and other locations within the community beginning Nov. 20. Community members and groups are invited to stop by the Y, choose tags off the tree, purchase the requested items, wrap them, and return them with the original tags to the Y by Dec. 13.

Contact Karen-Ann Hagar at 207-563-9622 for any questions regarding our Community Tree of Giving.