Press Release  East Boston Probation collaborates with local bank to provide warm clothing for children

Boston — East Boston Probation employees joined with East Boston Savings Bank to collect winter clothing for children. The items were donated to the Salesian Boys & Girls Club of East Boston.

The cold weather gear—gloves, hats, and scarves—were presented as individually wrapped sets. The collection and donation of items. This is the first year of what will be an annual winter clothing drive, according to East Boston Chief Probation Officer Matthew McDonough.

“We in Probation and the courts are part of the community. This Winter Clothing Drive is our way of supporting and meeting the needs of youth and their families in the community,” McDonough said.

In the photo, left to right, are: Probation Office Manager Gloria Maniscalo, Substance Abuse Coordinator Carla Butters, Probation Officer Heather Rose, Probation Officer Domenic Strazzullo, Chief Probation Officer Matthew McDonough, Assistant Chief Probation Officer Bernice Murray, Probation Officer Mary London, and Associate Probation Officer Lisa Brooks.

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