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IN THE BEGINNING

ABOUT OPERATION FRESH START

It all started as a thought in my head about foster children having to carry their only belongings in trash bags. That just seemed so sad to me. So I decided to do a luggage drive! That turned into 600 suitcases, duffle bags & backpacks! We were also able to assemble 300 toiletry bags filled with everything you might need for good hygiene and general wellness.

Then, the Pandemic hit and they really needed our help. I reached out to our amazing community and we were able to continue to support our new friends. As summer came, we were self-quarantined and gardening at home (while practicing good social distancing!) and my mother-in-law had an idea, “Hey, let's have a flower cart, we have lots of flowers - we can donate the profits to help people are already assisting." Thus, “Flowers for Hope" was born. When we sold out of our own flowers, our lovely community stepped up and donated flowers so we could continue on with our mission. We have helped so many children, adults and families - I can't wait to see how far we can go. Thank you all so much! 
​- Shannon DePerry, CEO & Founder Operation Fresh Start Inc.: New Beginnings
​BOARD OF DIRECTORS
President: Shannon DePerry
Vice President: Quinn Sayles
Secretary & Treasurer: Pamela Tourville
Monika Graham
Sheila Herlihy
Koren Jopson
​Carolyn Geyer
Advisor:  Lynn Kimmerle
Web Design:  Amy Wagner


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OPERATION FRESH START IN THE NEWS

 WTNH Feature Story
WJAR Feature Story
​See Shannon on "Books and Beyond" with Jimmy Bennett

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  • ABOUT US
    • OUR BEGINNINGS
    • HOW WE'VE HELPED
    • MEDIA COVERAGE
    • CONTACT US
  • HOW TO HELP
    • HELP US GIVE A FRESH START
    • UPCOMING EVENTS
  • GET A FRESH START