Jennifer Leeper

I hope you've been well. As the holiday season progresses, if you are able, please consider helping those in need by donating to a local charity. With the large increase in refugees to our state, our resettlement agencies are conducting winter toy and coat drives. This past legislative session we were able to, for the first time ever, secure $1 million in funding to help our resettlement agencies support refugees during the period between the Federal funding drying up and before they are economically independent. If you are looking for a worthy cause to contribute toward, I’ve included information below.

In this email you can also find:
 - Great economic news for CT
- Flu Shot Information

I hope you have a great weekend.

Jenn

You can order online and have any toys or goods delivered directly to 670 Clinton Avenue, Bridgeport CT 06605. c/o Delaila Grey 
Current needs are: 

• Winter Coats ( Specific Coat Drive: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/26KKE3ARMJM0T/ref=hz_ls_biz_ex) 
• Blankets 
• Baby Diapers (All sizes) 
• Baby Toiletries: (wipes, diaper rash cream/ointment, body wash, etc.) 
• Socks (all sizes) 
• Adult Toiletries: Soap, body wash, shampoo & conditioner, razors and shaving cream, feminine products, etc.  

Please e-mail DGrey@cirict.org for more information or visit https://cirict.org/donate/ to donate online.

The Office of Policy and Management noted the state employee and teacher unfunded pension liabilities have been reduced by a billion dollars in the last year. Combined with other recent deposits, the state will save $9.4 billion over the next 25 years.

Millions of dollars that would have otherwise gone to debt payments can be freed up to continue investments in childcare, mental health, higher education, workforce training, infrastructure, and continued tax relief, to improve the quality of life for all residents.