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The center in New London is looking for donations for people who are experiencing homelessness and are away from their families this holiday season.

More than 500 participants who receive support services related to homelessness, HIV, substance use disorders and the overdose epidemic.

Anita, a young mother with a 1-year-old daughter who has moved into her first apartment.

Sarah is a single mother with three children who works hard and has many jobs to provide for her family.

Tina is a young single mom raising 18-month-old twins.

Single mother of 2 children whose housing was severely damaged during the recent tornado, forcing the family to relocate.

Carrie is a 63-year-old woman who has lived at Martin House since July 2020.

The Westerly nonprofit needs financial donations the most but also welcomes donations of clothes, household items and nonperishable food items.

Community members are in need of support for bus transportation.

Five families with children are staying at the shelter, as are 10 single men sharing the shelter’s dorm.