Rotary Thanks Kohl's, Schools Staff For Clothe The Children Efforts

EAST HAVEN, CT —Recently, the East Haven Rotary Club and Rotary president Tammy Afragola hosted a buffet dinner for representatives of East Haven Public Schools' elementary schools and Kohl’s department store in Branford.

The event was a 'thank you' for their efforts to ensure the Rotary Club would have another successful “Ben Mazzucco Clothe the Children” community event.

Each year, for over 20 years, the club provides clothing to worthy elementary school children in the East Haven School system. One weekend each January, the children, recommended by school administrators, and their parents/guardians will meet Rotarians at Kohl’s to shop for $100 worth of clothing per child.

Fundraising events coordinated by East Haven elementary school teachers were “kids helping kids” events.

The dinner, held at Pompeo’s in Branford, included Afragola bestowing certificates of appreciation to honorees.

From left to right: Paul DeBernardo, Principal, Ferrara School, Marisol Hanlon, Teacher, Deer Run School, Jen Sangiovanni, Teacher, Run School, Renee McIntyre, Teacher, Tuttle School, Bryana Ferretti, Social Worker, Tuttle School, Chris Brown, Principal, Tuttle School, Maryann Brennan, Teacher, Ferrara School, Gianna Fazzino, Social Worker, E.H. Academy, Ginger DeMatteo, Secretary, E.H. Academy, Caitlyn Rogers, of Kohl's, Kenny Odom Jr., of Kohl's and Tammy Afragola, President-EH Rotary Club.