Founders
Thanksgiving 1989
Our Founders knew there were families who needed help.
They had been serviced at prior holidays by East Lyme Nurses, who were becoming overwhelmed by the task.
Eight families received Thanksgiving baskets that year, and Care & Share of East Lyme was born.
Sail Loft at Niantic Awning
Gail Lundin preparing one of the early Holiday Stores hosted at her Niantic Awning business in the storied "Sail Loft."
20th Anniversary Celebration - 2009
Pictured at the 20th Anniversary celebration in 2009.
Three of the four Founders (F), and their first two top lieutenants who joined shortly thereafter:
Left to right: Debbie Mandel (F), Mae Hills, Betty Purvis, Connie Rue (F), Gail Lundin (F).
Fourth Founder, Wendy Collins, who lived out-of-state and was not able to attend the 20th anniversary, graciously provided this photo from that time period.