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Help a Child - Fill a Backpack

Posted on May 13, 2021 in: Catholic Charities News

Help a Child - Fill a Backpack

Catholic Charities is collecting school supplies and backpacks for children who will be attending school over the summer and in the fall! If you would like to help a child in need, please drop off items such as pens, folders, pencils, crayons, markers, notebooks, backpacks, rulers, glue sticks, and book covers at one of our Catholic Charities locations -

331 Main Street in Norwich,
28 Huntington Street in New London,
151 Broad Street in Middletown, or
88 Jackson Street in Willimantic.

With your help, Catholic Charities will be able to help families who are torn between paying for utilities and rent or buying school supplies and backpacks for their children.

Thank you for your heartfelt support, you truly make a difference in the lives of others!

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