Sons of the American Revolution honors Tutti Bambini staff

The Gadsden Chapter, Sons of the American Revolution, presented Jeanne Kinsella and Sister Beth Daddio with SAR Gadsden Chapter medals in April at Tutti Bambini Children's Store, where Sister Beth is director of operations and Kinsella is store manager.

Sister Beth and Kinsella were awarded the medals “in recognition of noble service to the community,” SAR Gadsden Chapter said in a news release.

Tutti Bambini’s mission is to help children who are challenged by poverty and/or special needs. The store provides clothing vouchers to the Welcome Baby and Day One home visiting programs and supports Community-Action-Thriving Kids and Head Start, among other organizations and programs.

Tutti Bambini also supports Asombro Institute science programs, Children's Reading Alliance, La Mesa Lion's Club Dress-A-Child and a "Christmas Wish" program to provide gifts, clothes and food to needy children, the news release said. It also provides a lunch program that feeds about 110 children each day, SAR said.

Tutti Bambini welcomes donations of children’s clothing and new and gently used toys. Cash donations are also welcome.

The nonprofit Tutti Bambini opened its doors in 2013. Its founder, Sister Beth, also helped found Jardin de los Niños, the Las Cruces daycare and education program for homeless and near homeless children.

Tutti Bambini’s location, 300 El Molina Blvd., is near the intersection of Alameda Boulevard and Main Street. Look for the colorful Tutti Bambini sign above the entrance.

Call Tutti Bambini at 575-556-9752. Contact Sister Beth at 575-640-1997 and daddiosister@yahoo.com. Contact Kinsella at kinsella1992@yahoo.com.

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