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Catholic Charities Needs Your Help

Posted on May 21, 2020 in: Catholic Charities News

Catholic Charities Needs Your Help

Catholic Charities has put out a new urgent call for resources to help all of those in need in Eastern Connecticut.

All donations are welcome especially non-perishable food, baby items such as diapers and wipes and, monetary donations of any size.

If you or someone you know needs assistance, we are here to help. Please call one of our four locations nearest you, in Norwich 860-889-8346; New London 860-443-5328; Willimantic 860-423-7065; Middletown 860-346-0060, or visit www.ccfsn.org for more information or to make a donation.

We are blessed with such a supportive diocesan community and Catholic Charities is grateful to be able to assist our brothers and sisters in need.

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