Welcome Home Thrift & More will receive a visit from Santa Claus on Saturday, Dec. 7, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at its location in the IronSpire Complex, 2800 N. Reading Road (Route 272), Adamstown. The parking lot is also accessible from Stoudtburg Road. The store will be open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Local artisans will be on hand to share their artistic works in Welcome Home Thrift's Oasis Artisans Room, where shoppers can find unique handmade gifts for Christmas.

Several fundraisers will take place during the event. Hot coffee and other warm drinks will be available for purchase to support a teen girl's mission training in Montana. At the giving tree inside the store, patrons can make a donation to the Welcome Home Initiative, HOME International Inc.'s local outreach program, which provides assistance to individuals facing financial hardship.

HOME International Inc. aims to aid women, children, and families facing adversity in order to foster positive transformations in their lives and communities locally and abroad. Welcome Home Thrift & More is integral in supporting those in need of practical assistance locally.

For more information, contact the store at 717-336-4104 or visit http://www.homeinternational.org or http://www.welcomehomethrift.com.