Mayor Carlo DeMaria is pleased to announce that the City of Everett will be collecting donations of essential and everyday items to benefit the Massachusetts Veterans Home at Chelsea.

The donation drive will run from Monday, December 1 through Friday, December 12 at the Edward G. Connolly Center (90 Chelsea St.).

About the Initiative

This effort is a partnership between the Council on Aging (COA) and the Department of Veterans Services. The goal is to provide comfort and care to veterans by collecting new and unused items that will help meet their daily needs throughout the winter season.

All donated items must be in their original packaging to be accepted.

Items Needed

Warm Winter Gear

  • Socks

  • Hats

  • Gloves and mittens

Personal Care Items

  • Body wash

  • Shampoo

  • Lotion

  • Toothpaste

  • Razors

  • Deodorant

  • Other similar toiletries

Comfort Essentials

  • Towels

  • Bed sheets

  • Pajamas

  • Undergarments

  • Any other clothing items in all sizes

Everyday Needs

  • Sneakers

  • Shower shoes

  • Laundry detergent

  • Tissues

How to Participate

Donations can be dropped off at:

Edward G. Connolly Center

90 Chelsea Street, Everett, MA 02149

From Dec. 1 – Dec. 12, 2025

Hours:

  • Monday: 8 AM – 4 PM
  • Tuesday – Thursday: 8 AM – 5 PM
  • Friday: 8 AM – 12 PM

Questions?

Call Constituent Services at 617-394-2270.