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WINTER 2020 | 11
Garcia. “I wish that I could send a virtual
hug to anyone that has helped this cause.”
Garcia’s cousin died in May leaving
his partner unemployed and struggling to
support her children during the pandemic.
The Lynnfield community stepped up again
in a big way.
“Denise rallied the troops again and did
another donation drive,” said Garcia. “And
we were able to clothe our three little boys.”
Weaver plans to continue the donation
drive for as long as necessary.
“It made people feel really good,” she
said, “We can’t do much. But if we gave a
of food, we
”bag did something.”
Opposite page: Denise Weaver of Lynnfield unloads a car full of diapers as she makes a donation to help
people in need during the COVID-19 pandemic. Above: Denise Weaver, right, stands with members of the
Chelsea Collaborative, from left, Gladys Vega, Joe Reese II, Jesus Murillo, Tanairi Garcia, and Kelly Garcia
after making a donation of diapers and other products.
PHOTOS: SPENSER HASAK
We can’t do much.
But if we gave
a bag of food,
we did something.
— DENISE WEAVER
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