Firefighters Go ‘Homeless For The Holidays’

Harwich firefighters and police officers camped out in Brooks Park for 103 hours during Homeless for the Holidays last week, raising funds, food and toys to be donated to The Family Pantry of Cape Cod. Fire and police department members have been conducting the fundraiser for the past nine years. It was another successful year, according to Fire Department Lt. Brad Willis, who coordinates the fundraiser. He said they collected $10,500 in cash and gift cards, 1,500 pounds of food and 1,100 toys this year. From left to right are Mark Pirruccio, Adam Laplante, Bill Schneeweiss, Tracy Stewart and Capt. Don Parker. WILLIAM F. GALVIN PHOTO