Published in the January 19, 2018 edition
MELROSE — Donations to the Melrose Emergency Fund topped $55,000 this week, setting a new record for the holiday donation drive.
Those donations included one from Sadie Smith, who asked the guests at her birthday party to bring donations to the Emergency Fund instead of presents.
“I am incredibly touched by this unselfish gesture,” said Mayor Robert J. Dolan “This year, as in previous years, we have seen an incredible outpouring of generosity on the part of our fellow Melrosians. Thanks to all of you, we will be able to continue to extend a helping hand to our neighbors, and we will continue to work hard to ensure that no one ever goes cold or hungry in Melrose.”
Here is the final list of donors to the fund:
SADIE SMITH presents Mayor Rob Dolan with her Emergency Fund donation.
• Aileen D. Reilly, in memory of Marjorie Dugas
• Mary E. Dargie, in memory of Marjorie Dugas
• The Finleys
• Trinity Parish
• Carmen and Victoria Fulchini, in memory of Marjorie Dugas
• Michael and Michele Kersey
• The Morgan Street Community
• Marcia C. Sullivan
• Staff of the Melrose Bank
• Paul and Katherine Moore
• Mary Ann Howard and Leyla McNamara
• Vera Larsen, in memory of Marjorie Dugas
• Paula and Glen Emelock
• Global Education Department
• Bernard and Judith Creeden
• Charles N. Faulstich, Jr., and Elaine V. Legendre
• John and Shirley Jones
• Jill and Jeffrey Brogan
• Michael and Laureen Beintum
• James Lyles
• Jon and Claire Scarborough, in memory of Marjorie Dugas
• Doug and Ruth Canney, in memory of Marjorie Dugas
• Drew McCoy and Elizabeth Friedberg
• Matt Starr
• Adrienne and James Moore
• Mary C. Cahalane, in honor of Sheila and Sean Sule
• Phil and Nancy Kukura
• Jeremiah and Kathleen Gomes
• Charles Wasgatt and Catherine Curtis
•The Howe Family
• Joseph and Doreen Cincotta
• Sadie Smith
• Women’s Ministries of the Melrose First Baptist Church, in memory of Marjorie Dugas
While the holiday fund-raising drive is over, the Emergency Fund accepts donations year-round. To make a donation, send a check to Melrose Emergency Fund, Mayor’s Office, 562 Main St., Melrose, MA 02176 or bring it directly to the Mayor’s Office on the second floor of City Hall. Checks should be made out to the City of Melrose, with “Melrose Emergency Fund” in the memo line. For more information about the fund, call 781-979-4440.
