Thomas is an Avon resident who’s been on Gifts of Love’s Farm Committee.  He’s been involved with the organization since 2014.  He is retired from his position as   VP and GM for MW Industries. Thomas is also a member of the board of directors for Mental Health Connecticut.

Wong is a Simsbury resident who’s been an active volunteer for Gift of Love.  He and his family have volunteered for Gift of Backpack program, at the Gifts of Love Farm and at the non-profit’s main office in Avon. He is the Director of Strategic Enablement at Prudential Financial.  Wong is active in community service and volunteering for nonprofits a variety of Hartford area organizations.

The Gifts of Love Board of Directors advises the non-profit on strategic planning, program management and financial oversight.  Gifts of Love’s Executive Director, Ryan Pettengill reports to the organization’s board.

About Gifts of Love

Gifts of Love responds to the needs of individuals and their families who have been impacted by financial crises. During COVID-19, the nonprofit continues to accept and provide food, clothing and household goods and self-sufficiency consultation from its offices in Avon and Hartford. Most importantly, Gifts of Love provides a sense of hope to those in search of a better future. For over three decades, the organization has provided short-term programs and education that help working families attain financial independence. The Gifts of Love Farm is a certified-organic educational farm that provides their clients with fresh produce and serves the community with ongoing educational programs, incubator farming and internships programs and organic produce. For more information visit GiftsOfLoveCT.org.