Stratford Collecting Money, Items For Maria Victims In Puerto Rico

STRATFORD, Conn. -- The town of Stratford and the Stratford Hispanic Heritage Committee are hosting a town-wide relief fundraiser for Hurricane Maria victims through Saturday, Oct. 14.

Stratford is collecting monetary donations and supplies for people in Puerto Rico impacted by Hurricane Maria
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Casey Donahue

10/06/2017 5:30 a.m.

The fundraiser will be seeking monetary donations throughout town. Those wishing to donate can bring their donations to the Red Cross tent located at Town Hall on Oct. 14.

There will be donation drop boxes at the following locations:

Town Hall - Town Clerks' office
Stratford Library
Sterling House
Stratford Police Department
Stratford Fire Department

Checks can be made out to:

American Red CrossMemo: GBU Hurricane Maria effort

Checks can be mailed to Stratford Hispanic Heritage Committee, PO Box 692, Stratford, CT 06615

You can also make an online donation at www.perryhousestratford.org/hurricane-maria-relief

If you have questions, contact Olga Pena at (203) 820-3658 or email olgaap57@yahoo.com, or contact Gladys A. Ramos at (203) 377-2017 or email josgla@optonline.net.

Stratford Shotokan Karate is also collecting items that will be taken to Convoy of Hope. There will be two drop-off locations. For a list of specific items needed, visit www.stratfordshotokan.com/pr-relief-donation.

Donated items can be dropped off at Stratford Shotokan Karate, 190 Ferry Blvd., Stratford; or at Gafas, 919 Stratford Ave., Stratford.

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