Fence & Deck Connection Gives Back With 18th Annual Holiday Drive: Rockin’ Around The Christmas Tree

Since 1991, Fence & Deck Connection has installed fences, decks and screened porches in Anne Arundel County. Helping homeowners make backyard memories is the business’ greatest strength, but giving back to its neighbors in need has and will continue to be a significant cornerstone of the company.

As the season of giving gets underway, Fence & Deck Connection is excited to announce its 18th annual holiday drive, Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree, taking place on December 7 from 4:00pm-7:00pm at its Millersville location (8057 Veterans Highway). This joyous holiday event, also sponsored by Fence & Deck’s industry partners Trex, Yellawood, Culpeper and Snavely Forest Products, will directly benefit the Blue Ribbon Project. This Annapolis-based organization offers several programs directly serving children who are the victims of child abuse and neglect, as well as adult survivors of child abuse.

Admission to the holiday drive is free, although the team will collect new children’s toys (with tags) and clothing items at the entrance. Currently, the Blue Ribbon Project’s greatest needs are infant boys’ clothing, pants with elastic bands and no-fleece pajamas for toddlers and kids to adult sizes, sippy cups, and bottles. Donations are highly recommended and will directly support local children in need during the holiday season.

This community event will take place the first weekend of December and encourage families to get in the holiday spirit. All attendees will be able to receive a free photo with Santa; enjoy free sweet treats and hot cocoa from T & J Waffles, a Laurel, Maryland, food truck and carryout storefront specializing in homemade waffles; and take a ride in a polar express. Outdoors, guests will also enjoy the rock n’ roll roller rink, moon bounce, disco car ride, face painting, crafts and more. Guests can bring their dancing shoes and jingle bells to sing along to holiday classics with a rock n’ roll twist and watch performances by the Archbishop Spalding High School dance team.

In addition to working with local organizations such as Warrior Events, the Anne Arundel County Food Bank, Anne Arundel County SPCA, and many local sports and church groups over the years, Fence & Deck Connection has been proud to closely partner with the Blue Ribbon Project for more than a decade. Both the Annapolis and Millersville sites are drop-off locations for the organization’s Backpacks of Love program, targeted toward children of all ages entering the foster care system. Donated backpacks include toothbrushes, toothpaste, hairbrushes, children's soap and body wash, children's shampoo, changes of clothing for the child's age, personal clothing (underwear, socks, pajamas), and age-appropriate books and toys. To donate a filled backpack, visit Fence & Deck Connection in Annapolis (1544 Whitehall Road) or Millersville (8057 Veterans Highway).

To give yourself a gift this upcoming holiday season, don't forget — Fence & Deck Connection installs year-round. Beat the spring rush and contact Fence & Deck Connection at 410-757-5511 to learn more about its many fence, deck and screened porch options customizable to your needs. This November, Fence & Deck will donate 1% of all residential sales profits to the Anne Arundel County Food Bank.