Community Lifeline dedicates building to donor

Community Lifeline last week dedicated its building to Shelton resident Dr. Harry Griffith. Griffith said he made the donation to honor his brother, who died homeless.

Griffith made a large donation to help the nonprofit purchase the building at the corner of Franklin and Third streets in downtown Shelton, said Athena Ayres, Community Lifeline's executive director. The organization hosted a dedication ceremony on March 22.

Community Lifeline also hosted a resource fair and picnic Friday in Brewer Park, next to its building. Attendees dined on free cheeseburgers and hot dogs while checking out information at about 15 booths, including Molina Healthcare, Peninsula Community Health, Telecare Corp. and Northwest Resources II.

Representatives from Medicaid and Medicare offered information, and Access Wireless helped people set up free cellphones. Attendees who received their first or second COVID-19 vaccinations at the fair were given $50 gift cards.