A sea of red balloons will decorate Darien mailboxes on Saturday, May 21st to signify Opus for Person-to-Person’s annual Balloons for Campers Day.
This fundraising event supports the Person-to-Person Campership Program, which enables close to 500 Stamford public elementary school students from low-income households to attend summer camps at no cost.
For the sixth consecutive year, Houlihan Lawrence, formerly Kelly Associates, will generously sponsor the event, continuing their steadfast support of Opus for Person-to-Person and the community.
“We are delighted to continue our tradition of helping children experience a summer full of fulfilling possibility while their parents are able to remain working,” said Jeff Kelly, managing broker of Houlihan Lawrence.
Local residents received flyers in a late April mailing asking for support. Every dollar contributed goes directly to sending a child to summer camp.
From Houlihan Lawrence: Jamie Lombardy, Rebecca Morrison, Beth Morgan, Jeff Kelly, Kristina Gregory, Amie Willis and Patty Deery. Not pictured Jennifer Ward.
For $100 a week or approximately $600 per child, the elementary school children have an opportunity to go to camp for free, while their parents gain peace of mind that their children are cared for and safe while they are at work.
As a symbol of thanks, all donors will have a red balloon tied to their mailboxes on Saturday, May 21.
People interested in delivering balloons, distributing flyers locally, or making a personal donation to the Campership Program should contact Rebecca Morrison at rcaindc@aol.com. For more information, visit www.opus4p2p.org.
About Opus for Person-to-Person
For 20 years, Opus has supported the Norwalk- and Darien-based agency Person-to-Person through “great works” — the goal that inspired our name.
We raise needed funds and enhance public awareness to help Person-to-Person reach out to 25,000 individuals in need with food and clothing donations; scholarship and camp programs to help children fulfill their promise; layettes for babies; a holiday toy store to help wishes come true; and emergency financial assistance when rent and utility checks can’t be written.
As we celebrate our platinum anniversary, we are proud of the lives we’ve changed by coming together with a common purpose.
For more information on this growing group of more than 200 women, and to learn how to get involved, visit the Opus for Person-to-Person website, find us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter and Instagram @opus4p2p.