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Make a Difference: Safe Futures

November 28, 2024 9:48 pm • Last Updated: November 28, 2024 9:48 pm

By John Penney
Day Staff Writer

j.penney@theday.com

Who: Renee, 31, a single mother of a 5-year-old son.

Agency: Safe Futures assists people impacted by domestic violence, sexual assault, child and elder abuse.

Family situation: Renee was attacked by her son’s father and is currently unemployed. She is looking for a job to provide a safe home for her son.

What to give: Cars, trucks superhero toys, Legos, books, art supplies, size 6/7 clothes, size 13 shoes for her son. Winter coat and boots, scented candles, romance and suspense novels and elephants for Renee, who wears XXL clothing and size 9 shoes. Her favorite color is green. Their dog enjoys peanut butter treats and stuffed squeak toys. Walmart, Target and grocery store cards, monetary donations for rent and transportation.

To donate: Darlene Hilbert at Safe Futures at 860 447-0366, ext. 210 or dhilbert@safefuturesct.org

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