Goodwill's Lighthouse Point Park 'Fantasy Of Lights' Burglarized

New Haven CT

27 December, 2021

2:16 PM

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NEW HAVEN, CT —The decades-long holiday installation Fantasy of Lights at Lighthouse Point Park is Goodwill's biggest fundraiser. Christmas weekend, a trailer on the site was burglarized and a safe containing cash and "business items" was stolen, Goodwill of Southern New England reported. New Haven police are investigating, according to a news release from Goodwill. People with information may submit tips anonymously by calling 1-866-888-TIPS(8477), or text "NHPD plus your message" to 274637 (CRIMES). Fantasy of Lights has become a holiday tradition for thousands of families over the past 27 years. This bright and colorful light display illuminates Lighthouse Point Park in New Haven, Connecticut for the holiday season. "Countless volunteer hours and large efforts have gone into this event, which is our largest fundraiser each year. We're disappointed this happened, but it won't deter us from our mission of helping people," H. Richard Borer, Jr., president of Goodwill of Southern New England, was quoted as saying. All proceeds from the event directly benefit the many programs of Goodwill of Southern New England that help countless individuals and families in the communities they serve to live more fulfilling lives through the power of work, it's noted. Goodwill of Southern New England helps people to become and stay employed, with a focus on individuals that experience barriers in their quest to become more successful and self-sufficient under their mission to enhance employment, educational, social, and recreational opportunities for people with disabilities and other challenges throughout south-central and eastern Connecticut and Rhode Island. For more information about Fantasy of Lights or how you can help out, please contact Goodwill of Southern New England's Development Department at (203) 777-2000 Ext. 228 or email: [email protected]. Or visit the Fantasy of Lights website.