Make a Difference: Madonna Place
WHO: Olivia, a single mother of 3 with children aged 1, 3, and 8 years old
AGENCY: Madonna Place
HER SITUATION: Olivia was working but recently lost her job due to unreliable transportation. She is working on repairing her car and finding a new job. Olivia and her children have just moved to a new apartment and are now on the bus line.
WHAT TO GIVE: This family is in need of bus tickets and or gas cards also gift cards for groceries. Gift cards to Walmart or Target would be helpful so Olivia can buy her children what they need.
TO DONATE: Contact Deniel Fournier at Madonna Place by calling the main number at (860) 886-6600 ext. 110 or drop off items at the agency, 240 Main St., Norwich.
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