Thursday, August 18, 2011

Helping Hands of the Valley in need of help, donations

By Patricia Villers
Register Staff
DERBY — Officials at St. Vincent De Paul Helping Hands of the Valley have issued a plea to the community for monetary and food donations.
The poor economy has hurt the organization, they say, and they fear they will be unable to be of as much assistance to Valley families as they may need to be in the coming weeks.
“Our donations are way down,” said Sandi Bailie, executive director. “Money, food, clothing and miscellaneous items are at an all-time low.”

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