Mayor Carolin Harvey and The City of Carbondale invite the Carbondale community to the Second Annual Helping Hands for the Holidays— A Carbondale Community Winter Resource Fair on Thursday, December 11th from 10:00am to 1:00pm at the Carbondale Civic Center.

Join us for a festive day of holiday cheer, community connection, free food and giveaways! This FREE event will feature nearly 30 community organizations and agencies offering valuable information about local services and resources to help residents this holiday season and all year long.

Attendees will enjoy complimentary treats and beverages by Cristaudo’s Café and Bakery while they explore the variety of free and low-cost resources available to them. Attendees will also receive a commemorative Carbondale holiday bag while supplies last and have a chance to win door prizes throughout the event.

This City of Carbondale would like to thank all the Carbondale community organizations and agencies that will provide “helping hands” this holiday season. Don’t miss this chance to discover free and low-cost resources, connect with your neighbors, and celebrate the season with your community!

To learn more about this event or the resource vendors, please contact Dianah McGreehan at dmcgreehan@carbondaleil.gov or call 618-457-3282.