Norwalk Coat Drive for Families in Need Person-to-Person and Beiersdorf partner again to host annual coat drive, Keep Norwalk Warm Person-to-Person Contact: Greg Dobbs, P2P Norwalk Site Manager 203-621-0722 | gregdobbs@p2pHelps.org Beiersdorf Contact: Leslie Kickham, Public Relations and Social Media Manager 203-563-5821 | leslie.kickham@beiersdorf.com Darien CT, November 3, 2020 – Person-to-Person (P2P), a non-profit dedicated …
It’s time to help our neighbors feel a little warmer as the weather gets a little colder. See below for details on how to 1) make an appointment to get a coat or 2) help P2P with a coat donation. MAKE AN APPOINTMENT TO GET A COAT Coat distribution will take place at the South …
It’s that time of year! The season is changing and there is a chill in the air! Our families need seasonal clothing to prepare for the coming colder temperatures. Please make sure to sort your donations into labeled bags- by gender and size. Our clothing center is accepting donations between 11 am and 1 on …
In July, the Person-to-Person family sadly lost our founding Executive Director, Jean Davis Sherman. Jean passed away at the age of 91 at her home in Charlottesville, Virginia, where she lived with her husband Bill. Jean is remembered for having “established P2P to address the inherent racism in each of us as well as to …
A red balloon on your mailbox in May can mean one thing: a local child whose family otherwise wouldn’t be able to afford it will have their best summer ever with the chance to attend summer camp. For 24 years, OPUS for Person-to-Person has raised vital funds to give children enriching summer experiences while their …
We are pleased to share with you our new newsletter, called “Hand in Hand.” The Spring 2020 Issue includes information on P2P’s COVID-19 response. Inside are the latest stats on P2P services, as well as stories about programs, clients, volunteers, donors and staff. Since the pandemic hit, P2P has been working furiously to make sure …
Most of us have said those very words after a summer filled with camp, picnics, time with family, and trips to museums, pools and the beach. But for low-income families right here in Lower Fairfield County, summer can be a time of worry and stress. Already struggling to make ends meet, families are unable to …
We are proud to celebrate the one year anniversary of P2P on Wheels- with a great party and an editorial in the Stamford Advocate. Affectionately called “Phil the Truck,” P2P now serves an additional 160 families each week in Stamford with nutritious food for homemade meals and assists clients with casework counseling services and emergency …
We are planning a comprehensive inventory in our Darien Clothing Center from February 4-18 during that time —due to the generosity of so many in the community — we are unable to accept any new donations of clothing, household items, etc. so we can catch up! We will begin accepting donations again on Tuesday, February …
For 50 years, volunteers, donors, staff and the Board have worked to provide a safety net for those important members in our community who need our help and often have nowhere else to turn. Last November, Person-to-Person held it’s 50 Years of Transforming Lives Gala., where we celebrated the great success of P2P moving people and families towards stability. Support …