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The Independent: Local nonprofits to team up for holidays

on December 11, 2017 in All News, Narragansett, South Kingstown by Amy Cola

By Colin Howarth Nov 23, 2017

Jonnycake Center of Peace Dale is partnering up with Welcome House of South County for a holiday drive to benefit local children, seniors and homeless adults.

This is the first holiday drive on which the two local organizations have teamed up, said Kate Brewster, executive director of the Jonnycake Center.

Organizers hope to obtain gift cards for 400 Narragansett and South Kingstown school-aged children. Gift cards for Walmart, Wakefield Mall stores, Marshalls, Game Stop and prepaid Mastercard or Visa cards are specifically being sought.

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