Donation to Mary’s Place - A Center for Grieving Children & Families

To commemorate the first anniversary of her passing, The Denise D'Ascenzo Foundation is donating $5,000 to Mary's Place, A Center for Grieving Children and Families, in Windsor. Denise loved this organization and hosted many of their fundraising events.

“Mary’s Place is a nonprofit organization that was especially close to Denise’s heart,” Wayne Cooke, Denise’s husband, said. “The staff and volunteers provide grieving children, teens and families a safe place to share their experiences, receive support, and find comfort.”

Established in 1996, Mary’s Place was the first building of its kind in Connecticut with space dedicated for this purpose and, over the years, D’Ascenzo emceed many of the nonprofit organization’s fundraising events.