Update on donations for Northborough refugee families

Thank you to everyone who has supported the refugee families staying in Northborough the last few months.

Your donations and volunteer hours have been greatly appreciated and the families feel welcome.
Your donations have made it possible to

• Hold two successful new and gently used clothing and shoe distributions.
• Provide families with much needed personal items, formula, diapers, snacks and other necessities.
• Install two basketball hoops for older kids and adults to play.
• Provide books and toys for the kids.
• Distribute new backpacks and school supplies for school aged kids through Northborough Helping Hands.

The state has notified the town that families will be staying in Northborough through at least October 31.

How you can continue to help?

• The Target Registry is updated as needed. Please view at https://www.target.com/gift-registry/gift/nboronewarrivalneeds. Items can still be dropped off to the Police Department.
• Northborough Helping Hands Association has created a direct link for anyone who would like to make a monetary donation for this specific effort. You can find that link at www.northboroughhelpinghands.org.
• Coming soon: a new and gently used winter coat, boot and snowpants drive. Northborough Helping Hands Association will announce collection sites in mid-September. All sizes will be needed as it benefits all families in need currently residing in Northborough. Questions can be emailed to coats@northboroughhelpinghands.org.

Questions about donations can be emailed to Liz at lizard211@gmail.com.

If you are interested in volunteering as an interpreter or translator in Creole or Spanish, email Mitch Cohen at mcohen@town.northborough.ma.us.