In loving memory of our parents: from Roger and Patricia LeClerc, $50.00
In memory of my parents, Adolph and Gloria Monteiro: from Russell and Marie Monteiro, $50.00
In memory of Shannon O Driscoll: from McKinnon and Keese, $100.00
In Memory of those in my family and my wife who have gone to be with the Lord: from Antone Cardoza,$30.00
Plunge of the Faithful 2020: from Go Fund Me proceeds, $1,164.74
Plunge of the Faithful 2020: from Paul and Patricia Mayer, $125.00
Plunge of the Faithful 2020: from Susan E. Henry, $50.00
Frade s Disposal, $100.00
Dazami s husband Jose is the only family member working right now, in the New Bedford car parts manufacturer Davico Industries. Jose said his earnings don t cover all of the expenses related to feeding his family of four, $800 per month in rent plus high gas and electric bills. The family s struggle is compounded by the fact they are not eligible for food stamps.
When the family came to the Salvation Army this year, Gilari said, they needed help with food, clothing and emotional support. They received all three, she said, and the family deeply appreciates it.
Gilari is a sophomore at Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical High School majoring in Cosmetology. Her goal is to open up her own salon. Gilami is a senior at New Bedford Voke in Culinary Arts. The pandemic has prevented her from interning at the restaurant she was hoping to work at because it closed. Now she s waiting to hear from another restaurant, a Puerto Rican eatery, when it reopens.