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Make a Difference: Norwich Human Services

November 25, 2012 11:00 pm • Last Updated: November 27, 2012 11:22 pm

WHO: Jessica, 34

AGENCY: Norwich Human Services

SITUATION: Jessica is a single mother in an apartment with six children and is now raising her granddaughter. She is working full time, but having trouble making ends meet.

WHAT TO GIVE: Gift cards for food and clothing for children: girls ages 4 months and 9 months, 8-year-old boy, 11-year-old girl, 13-year-old girl, 17-year-old girl.

TO DONATE: Contact Norwich Human Services, 80 Broadway, Norwich, CT 06360 at (860) 823-3778. Ask to speak with a social worker.

www.theday.com/makeadifference

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