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UPCOMING EVENTS

CURRENT EVENTS

Diaper & Baby Wipe Drive
Throughout the month of February
We will be collecting diapers in sizes 3 to 6 and fragrance-free baby
wipes for the the people and organizations we support.
They are always very thankful for your generosity!

 Welcome Basket Drive 
March is welcome basket drive month!
We fill baskets with everything needed to make a house a home
and donate them to families and individuals just setting out on their own.

Examples of needed items are:

Kitchen: pot holders, dish towels, cutting boards, trash cans & liners
Cleaning Items: brooms, dust pans, mops, pails, bath & kitchen cleaners, sponges
Bath: towels, bath rugs & mats, shower curtains & hooks, laundry baskets
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All donations can be dropped off at 93 Sunrise Ave. in Pawcatuck.
Or order from the store of your choice and send to the above address.
Please contact Shannon at 860-460-8502 with any questions.
ALL 2023 EVENTS​

​JANUARY
Underwear Drive
(all sizes, kids to adults)

FEBRUARY
Diaper & Wipe Drive
(sizes 3-6, fragrance-free wipes)

MARCH
Welcome Basket Drive
(cleaning supplies, kitchen utensils, potholders, trash cans,
shower curtains, bath mats, bath towels, etc.)


Confidence & Career Building Workshop
March 20 & 21
Day 1: Resume writing, mentoring, making a plan
Day 2: Haircuts, two new outfits and makeup advice

APRIL
Toiletry Drive
(shampoo, conditioner, liquid hand soap, body wash,
nylon puffies, razors, tissues, hand sanitizer, etc.)

Send a Child to Camp Drive Begins
Let's make sure every child has a chance to enjoy camp
this summer. Any donation is appreciated.

MAY
Annual Plant & Artisan Craft Sale

Saturday, May 20
Annual plant and artisan craft sale with a basket raffle to
benefit Operation Fresh Start. Plant donations gratefully
accepted before May 15.

JULY
Back to School Backpack & School Supplies Drive
(new backpacks, school supplies, water bottles, lunch bags,
binders, loose leaf paper, spiral notebooks)

Stonington 4th of July Parade
Tuesday, July 4

AUGUST
Back to School Backpack & School Supplies Drive Continues


SEPTEMBER
Sip & Sign Fundraiser
Meet, greet and book signing with local authors.
Refreshments included.

OCTOBER
“Grammie's Pajamies" Pajama Drive
(all sizes needed, infant to adult)

NOVEMBER
Annual Big Red Sleigh Toy Drive
Begins Saturday November 25


DECEMBER
Gifts for Hope / Adopt a Family
December 1 through December 17
Families will be posted on our Facebook page.
D O N A T E
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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