Mitten Tree Project Keeps Kids Bundled Up

Mitten Tree Project Keeps Kids Bundled Up

Phyllis Hall, wife of Utah State President Kermit L. Hall, read stories with a group of about 30 children from the Children’s House Tuesday as part of the Women’s Center Advisory Board’s “Mitten Tree” project, where new mittens, hats, scarves and socks are donated from the community to the Head Start and Child and Family Support Center.

The mitten tree project, which began in 1988, has since been supported extensively in the community.

“This story time is a special treat for the children and will certainly enhance the mitten tree project,” said Janet Osborne, director of the Women’s Center. “We are excited to have Phyllis’ support in such an important tradition at Utah State.”

At the end of story time, the children enjoyed treats and each child was given a pair of mittens to take home. Hall read from two small story books: “The Old Man’s Mitten,” a traditional tale retold by Yevonne Pollock, and “The Mitten Tree,” by Candace Christiansen.

The mitten project will collect items through Dec. 9. Those interested in donating to the project can contact the Women’s Center at (435) 797-1729