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UPCOMING EVENTS

JULY
Annual Backpack & School Supplies Drive
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​Starting in July we will be accepting donations of new
school supplies so every child will have what they need
to start the school year. 

Items Needed:
Backpacks ~ Lunch Boxes ~ Clear Water Bottles 
Sharpened Pencils ~ Pencil Bags or Boxes 
Eraser Caps ~ Handheld Pencil Sharpeners
Pens ~ Crayons ~ Highlighters ~ Sticky Notes
Index Cards ~ Clipboards ~ Tissues 
Hand Sanitizer ~ Folders with Pockets
3-ring Binders ~ Basic Calculators

Donations can be sent to or dropped off at 
93 Sunrise Avenue, Pawcatuck CT
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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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  • HOME
  • 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