Without their hard work, compassion, energy, expertise,
commitment, humor, joy, and deep love for our mission,
we simply couldn’t serve our community with the care
and dignity our clients deserve.
A huge THANK YOU to every single one of our incredible crew—
you make all the difference, and we’re so grateful for you!
Nancy B. is a longtime Gifts of Love volunteer and an all-around great human. Nancy works with our clients during their monthly visits, helping them “shop” our pantries for clothes, housewares, food, and personal care items. “Pat,” a recent client graduate (congrats, Pat!), made it a point during her exit visit to tell us how wonderful, supportive, and caring Nancy was working with her. Nancy, along with all of our client-forward volunteers, make sure to treat every client with the dignity, respect, and compassion they deserve, and we are so grateful they choose to give their time to Gifts of Love.
Thank you, Nancy, for all you do for Gifts of Love!
When Jake P. isn’t busy flying planes (real ones – he’s a pilot!), he’s earning his frequent volunteer miles with Gifts of Love. Jake has been volunteering on Mondays for just about a year, helping with all things pantry. Between flying planes and planning his JUNE wedding we are truly grateful he finds the time to help us stock our shelves and keep us organized!
Thank you, Jake!
Now this is a power couple!
Greg and Linda have been married for over 40 years and volunteering at Gifts of Love for the last 2. “Grinda” love the mission, and to quote Linda, “I know we are helping these families in so many ways, but I learn so much from them and how they have weathered their adversities.”
“Lindg” are such positive influences, and we are so honored they choose to give their time to Gifts of Love.
Thank you for all you do, Greg and Linda!!
It takes many resources to run our programs.
Check out how far your donation can go!
$150 feeds a family of four for one month
$100 provides diapers and baby supplies for a month
$500 sponsors one student in our Weekend Backpack program for a school year
Our Stories
Volunteer Spotlight
“I retired 2 years ago and was looking for a way to give back! I love meeting clients and helping them get through the challenges they face. I am so proud to be part of this organization which is making a positive impact on the Greater Hartford community.” –Kathi
Client Spotlight
Words from an anonymous client graduating from our program: “When we signed up we did not know what to expect and were very nervous…but at the start, we felt genuine care and compassion from everyone. This has been an awesome experience. This place is a loving, caring institution, and I did not expect the amount of support we were given.”
Volunteer Spotlight
Arlene started volunteering with us 25 years ago when she and her husband moved to Avon. A neighbor recommended Gifts of Love and she has been here ever since. Formerly an RN in NYC, Arlene raised her three daughters here in Avon and now has five grandchildren. She continues her volunteer work because she believes in our mission and cherishes the friendships she has made at GOL through the years.
Our Partners
