Paige Brittingham, left, and her mom, Tammy, were one of two mother-daughter crafting duos raising funds for a non-profit.
More than two dozen resident artists filled the clubhouse at The Estuary on Sunday, Nov. 5. Holiday shoppers got a jumpstart on gift lists while simultaneously helping stock the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul’s Food Pantry in Frankford. Along with woodcrafts, photography and eclectic art for sale, two vendors also raised money for causes close to their hearts.
Paige Brittingham advertises her bracelets, with some of the proceeds going to the SPCA.
Paige Brittingham, 8, donated a portion of the profits made from her handmade bracelets to the Brandywine Valley SPCA.
Special Olympics bocce Gold Medalist Tiffany Natale, right, and her crafty mother, Kathy, raise funds for the annual Polar Bear Plunge at the event.
Special Olympian Tiffany Natale, 35, will be donating more than $500 from the sale of her loomed scarves and potholders to the Annual Delaware Polar Bear Plunge, which helps to provide equipment, training and competitions for special-needs athletes across the state.
In lieu of entrance fees, non-perishable foods were collected at the event.
The Estuary’s Events Committee also collected cash donations, which will be used for the purchase of gift cards for the SVDP giving tree.