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In alignment with our vision of neighbors helping neighbors, we're spotlighting a community fundraiser happening in July! All Corners Farm, Inc has been chosen to be the July recipient of the Stop & Shop's community bag program. If you visit Stop & Shop at 275 Highland Avenue in Cheshire, CT and…

Everyone can have an impact on #GivingTuesday Please consider giving to Cheshire’s Lights of Hope on Tuesday, November 27 and help us help our neighbors. Donate today and see how together we are helping our neighbors. #GivingTuesday™ is a movement to create a national day of giving to kick off the…

Cheshire’s Lights of Hope Celebrates 14th Annual Event Nonprofit dedicated to neighbors helping neighbors increases contributions and raises $75,000 – bringing fundraising total to more than $915,000 CHESHIRE, Conn. (November 10, 2018) – Today Cheshire’s Lights of Hope celebrates “Light the Night with Hope,” as more than 50,000 luminaries illuminate…

November 10, 2018 08:09PM By Steven Scarpa, Record-Journal staff CHESHIRE — Once again Cheshire was illuminated by electricity and generosity Saturday. For the fourteenth year, volunteers fanned out in the afternoon, placing luminaries — tiny 15-hour burning candles — all around town. Each luminary signifies a donation to Cheshire’s Lights…

NOVEMBER 09, 2018 - 10:38 PM Cheshire, Conn. - The 14th annual Cheshire's Lights of Hope is set for this weekend where thousands of burning candles will unite the town and and raise money for local charities. Over 50,000 candles are estimated to light the night sky across neighborhoods, shops,…

More than 50,000 luminaries throughout the town and hundreds of volunteers to shine a light on importance of neighbors helping neighbors; Event raises in excess of $70,000; local charities presented donations. WHAT: Hundreds of volunteers and supporters will gather on the First Congregational Church green for the 14th annual Cheshire’s…

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Show Us Your "Glow" for this year's event on November 10, and you could win one of 3 $100 Cheshire's Lights of Hope apparel packages and have your photos displayed in our town hall and other places! Entering is Easy As 1-2-3! 1. Take a photo of how you, your family,…

Order Yours Today! You can now order the same Cheshire's Lights of Hope long sleeve shirts that our committee wears.  Plus, we have other apparel as well. Checkout our online shopping options here.

Join Us for a Great Cause! On Saturday, June 24th, Cheshire’s Lights of Hope is going to be hosting the first annual Neighborhood Park Picnic at Mixville Park in Cheshire. The event will run from 3 – 7 pm (rain or shine) and will feature live music, games, a silent…

On Saturday June 24th, Cheshire Lights of Hope is going to be hosting the first Neighborhood Park Picnic at Mixville Park from 3-7pm, and we are looking for volunteers. It’s a great opportunity for students to gain community service hours, help the community, and also have some fun! At the Neighborhood Park…

Every November, most of the people reading this pick up their kit either from ACE Hardware or their street captain to prepare for the annual Cheshire's Lights of Hope. The 30-60 minutes it takes to set up the luminaries in front of one’s house pales in comparison to what happens…