In honor of Martin Luther King, Jr., Stamford, CT-based Rogers International School’s Anti-Racism Committee has put together this moving video to honor his legacy, in partnership with Person-to-Person. Students read Dr. King quotes that are most meaningful to them. Special thanks to RIS principal Cathy Cummings, ARC Committee, and the students for their support and …
The Award Recognizes the Outstanding Service Commitment of a Stamford College Student Darien, CONN (January 18, 2021) – Person-to-Person (P2P) is pleased to announce that Stamford resident Imani Morgan has been awarded this year’s Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarship. P2P’s Dr. King Scholarship award is given to students who are a senior in …
It’s Time for P2P’s Annual Souper Bowl Food Drive The need for healthy, nutritious food has never been greater in our community. Person-to-Person’s three food pantries (Darien, Norwalk and Stamford) and Door2Door home delivery program have experienced a 60% increase in food demand since the start of the pandemic, and we need your support. Help …
When the pandemic hit, many of our neighbors found themselves without the means to provide the essentials for their families, including adequate food, money for rent, suitable clothing, and the opportunity for child enrichment. For many families struggling to make ends meet, P2P became their main source of support. This video is just a small …
P2P’s Holiday Toy Store is All About the Kids Our goal this year was to bring joy to as many kids as possible, especially given the heavy burdens their families are enduring, exacerbated by the pandemic. Thanks to the people who support the Toy Store, from the committee, volunteers, donors, and staff … we …
We are saddened to note the passing of our friend and former P2P Board Member and Director Emeritus, Patricia C. “Pat” Phillips. Pat passed away on December 8, 2020, surrounded by her family. Pat transformed lives—both for people she knew personally as a friend, and the thousands of people she advocated for. She was a …
Published in Bloomberg By Amanda L Gordon, December 10, 2020 How four of the wealthiest counties in the U.S. are adapting to deliver aid during a pandemic. Feeding the hungry gets a lot of attention around the holidays, but this year food pantries began putting out calls for support on the day lockdowns began …
Published by CTInsider by Shayla Colon, Dec. 7, 2020 Photo at right: Site manager Greg Dobbs works with volunteer Susana Alvarado to fill orders at the Person-to-Person food pantry in Norwalk, Conn. Nov. 17, 2020. Photo: Ned Gerard / Hearst Connecticut Media As food pantries across the country see an increased need amid COVID-19, coordinators say …
Coming together has taken on new meaning over the last seven months of the pandemic. No longer is it just about gathering physically, but rather how we are coming together to support our friends, family, and especially those in our community who are struggling. A recent note we received from a client, Emilio, beautifully illustrates …
