DESK Celebrates Our Supporters with Family Picnic

by | Jun 30, 2026 | Events, Supporters, Volunteering

Serving dinner with a faith-based group on Sundays at DESK’s Drop-in and Resource Center. Hosting an annual corporate food drive. Being a mainstay in the kitchen on Wednesdays. DESK has thousands of supporters who donate their time, knowledge, and resources to fulfill our mission and serve our clients, but many have never met each other because of the different ways they support!

To help build connections between members of our community who share our values, and to thank all of our supporters, DESK hosted our first-ever Supporter Appreciation Family Day at the Shore Line Trolley Museum in East Haven. Almost 80 members of DESK’s community, from donors to recurring volunteers, came together for a scenic ride on a historic trolley, a lunch generously donated by Aramark, and lawn games – not to mention the great company! The beautiful weather helped us reflect on our work over the past year and create connections across volunteers, donors, interns, and staff across the organization. We were especially proud to invite the whole family to engage with us and share our mission with our youngest supporters!

DESK is grateful to the Shore Line Trolley Museum, which graciously donated its space and trolley rides, and looks forward to continuing to appreciate our supporters who contribute annually so that we may fulfill our mission of serving people experiencing homelessness or living in poverty!

See amazing pictures from the event here.

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