Long Island-Based Candle Company Holding Holiday Charity Event

GARDEN CITY, NY — A Long Island candle company is participating in a charity event while finding gifts for the holidays.

Halárosis, a provider of safe and effective home fragrance products, is holding "Candle-Making For A Cause." It's scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 9 at the Halárosis shop in the Roosevelt Field Mall.

Those in attendance will have the opportunity to create custom candles by mixing from a selection of 60 fragrances.

Beyond that, participants can customize by theme and embellish the creations with stickers, rhinestones and labels.

Proceeds from the $50 fee, go toward the Cerebral Palsy Association of Nassau County.

"Our goal is to inspire and lead others while offering safe and effective alternatives in the home fragrance industry. 'Candles For A Cause' aligns perfectly with our mission, allowing us to give back to the community." said Joanna Vassiliades, founder of Halárosis.

Patricia Vassiliadou, Joanna's sister who has CP says: "This event will help raise awareness of children and adults with developmental disabilities. We hope this will have a lasting impact."

As an additional holiday treat, Halárosis is now offering a "Create a Custom Candle" service in-store. To make it a seamless shopping experience, Halárosis is providing free gift wrapping in-store.