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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | Nov. 13, 2015

Chambersburg, Pa. — �鶹�� College will host the 6th annual Handmade for the Holidays event from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 3, in Lenfest Commons. The event, which will be held on the lower and ground floors, will feature handmade items from local craftspeople. This year’s items for sale include jewelry, textiles and handwovens, paintings, Shaker boxes and utensils, paper crafts, ceramics, soap products and glass ornaments.

Shoppers will not only support local craftspeople, but also an area nonprofit organization – 10 percent of the proceeds will benefit Support Circles of Franklin County, a program of South Central Community Action Programs (SCCAP). SCCAP’s mission is to “empower families and engage the community to pursue innovative and effective solutions to break the cycle of poverty.”.

MEDIA CONTACT:       
Lorie Helman, Student Development Office Manager
Phone: 717-264-4141, Ext. 3226
Email: lorie.helman@wilson.edu

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Founded in 1869, �鶹�� College is a private, coeducational liberal arts college offering bachelor’s degrees in 29 majors and master’s degrees in education, the humanities, accountancy, nursing, fine arts and healthcare management for sustainability. �鶹�� is committed to providing an affordable education that offers value to its students beyond graduation.

Located in Chambersburg, Pa., the college has a fall 2015 enrollment of 923, which includes students from 22 states and 16 countries. Visit www.wilson.edu for more information.