Through their connections in the community, the founders of The Volunteer Service (TVS) forged a partnership between Roller Rabbit and Kids in Crisis that resulted in a pajama drive benefiting the non-profit. Upon realizing the need for children’s pajamas at Kids in Crisis, founders Debra A. McLaughlin, Hadley Mongell, Anne Silvey Franscioni and Heather Woodbridge connected the non-profit and the local retail store, known for their printed pajamas, to develop a pajama drive. From Monday, November 18 through Thursday, November 21, Roller Rabbit, at 103 Greenwich Avenue in Greenwich, collected donations of brand new pairs of pajamas for children of any age.
“We were happy to be able to use our contacts in the community to connect these two fantastic organizations and bring awareness to the needs of Kids in Crisis,” said Silvey Franscioni.
The pajama drive was very successful, with nearly 60 pairs of pajamas collected during this season of giving for the Kids in Crisis families.
Families, individuals and seniors are encouraged to check out TVS at https://thevolunteerservice.com/ as a volunteer and peruse the many volunteer events listed in the community. TVS assists in finding volunteer opportunities to aid organizations in town that need additional support, especially during this holiday season.
A company run solely by women, TVS was founded by four women who saw the need to easily connect volunteers with organizations needing assistance. In August of 2019, they launched an online platform which enables prospective volunteers to search for and find opportunities that fit their schedules and skillsets, while also enabling organizations to reach a larger pool of talented supporters and volunteers.
The Volunteer Service website is a simple way to match individuals and families to hands-on volunteer opportunities. TVS offers high impact with low commitment, and provides a user-friendly platform to view and sign up for volunteer experiences. For more information or to sign up for TVS, visit www.thevolunteerservice.com or email info@thevolunteerservice.com.
