Make a Difference: Stonington Human Services
WHO: Single father and his 10-year-old son.
AGENCY: Stonington Human Services
THEIR SITUATION: The father, working full time, is struggling to raise his young son on his own after the recent death of the boy's mother.
WHAT TO GIVE: Monetary donations to this household will help pay monthly bills (rent, utilities, etc.). Also seeking gift cards for groceries, gas or items to just add a little cheer to the holidays that are going to be extremely difficult for this family this year.
TO DONATE: Donations can be sent to the Stonington Human Services, 166 South Broad St., Pawcatuck, CT, 06379 (please include: “Make a Difference family”). Donate online at stonington.recdesk.com. Questions can be directed to (860) 535-5015 or LTheodore@stonington-ct.gov.
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