Community Living launches new fundraiser

By Mark Ribble

ESSEX COUNTY — Community Living Essex County (CLEC) is launching a new fundraising campaign called ‘Put Your Money Where Your Mask Is’.

They are selling masks to raise funds for much needed resources and equipment.

The organization, which supports over 700 people in Essex County with intellectual disabilities, is looking for help from the community.

“We are looking to raise funds to purchase supplies and technology like iPads and craft supplies and develop virtual day supports for people we support,” said CLEC Manager of Community Relations and Resource Development, Tony DeSantis.

With the onset of COVID-19 , many people they support cannot fully participate in usual day support activities like attending exercise classes, cooking classes, and making crafts. CLEC is looking to partner with community leaders to provide a virtual day support initiative, or develop their own online courses and materials.

For a minimum of a $25 online donation, a person will receive a high quality, reusable CLEC cloth face mask. Only 250 masks will be available with a goal of raising at least $6,250.

You can visit communitylivingessex. org/got-involved/make-a-donation/ make-a-single-donation/ to help the cause. The fundraiser runs through July 19.

From left, Kingsville Mayor Nelson Santos gives a thumbs-up to the new CLEC masks alongside Leamington Mayor Hilda MacDonald and CLEC Manager of Community Relations, Tony DeSantis.

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