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Overwhelming Response by Donors

During these economically challenging times, donors to programs often decrease and the number of recipients increase. This year, however, the response by donors has been overwhelming, and not one donor had to be asked to make a contribution. We thank all of the following individuals, organizations, companies, and groups for their kindness, generosity, and thoughtfulness. This program wouldn't have occurred without each and every one of the following:

Carol Cieslukowski, Lynn Catapano, Linda Gomez, Fire Company #3, Dennis Owens, Pat Owens, Gayle Morico, Jeanne Jamieson, Christina Civitelli, John Calamita, St. Augustine's Church, Knights of Columbus Council 9921, St. Andrew's Church, Lesley Williams, Eileen LaVoie, the Orifice family, Tera Hoppes, Jackie Joerger, Gerri Moyer, Fran Beaumont, Susan Sidle family, Mrs. Benzi's St. Augustine's CCD class, Joanna Kehlenbach, Cahill family, Cindy Carofena, Maria DeFrank, St. Augustine's CCD class of Ms. DeFrank, North Branford's Women's Club, Martha Mienzies family, Karen Isaacs, North Branford Congregational Church, Stephanie Kelburn, staff at GoGo Tours, Donna Slater, Laura Lepeska, Briglia family, Marlene Esposito, staff at Timberline (Kristen, Amy, Dave, Cathy, and Vicki), Beth Casanova family, Brownie/Girl Scout Troop #131, Mrs. Esposito, staff at Evergreen Woods, Jimmy Mischbach, Atty Otto Iglesia's office, patrons of Guilford Walmart, Belinda Noebel, Athena Simpson, staff at Connecticut Warehouse, residents and staff at Cedar Woods, patrons of and staff at SuCasa Restaurant, staff at First Investors Corp., Eloise Hall, Beta Sigma Phi Sorority, Chapter Laureate Omicron, Northford Congregational Church, Aloha Mosier, Deb Mosier, staff of New Haven Superior Court, Judy Barron, Martha Miezies, Kathy Poston, Wayne Sinisgalli, Fran Merola, Geri Krista, staff at North Branford Public Works and Police departments, staff at the North Branford Community Center, Officer DeLuise of the North Branford Police Union, Officer Ferrucci, John Barron, Toy for Tots donors, Tony Torino, and seniors at the North Branford Senior Center.

Luisa Breen

Director of Social Service

Town of North Branford