Riley O'Connell

Giving Tuesday is as good a time as any to announce that I've recently taken on the role of Executive Director at Soul Friends, an animal-assisted therapy nonprofit based right here in Wallingford. My dog Brunswick and I have volunteered with Soul Friends at Wallingford schools for the last 3 years, so I've seen first hand how this work can forever change the lives of so many.

None of this is possible without your help, so I hope you will consider supporting us today. And please stay tuned for other events and volunteer opportunities we have coming in the near future. Thank you!

Soul Friends – Animal Assisted Therapy Programs of Connecticut – Healing the Hearts of Children and Families One Wagging Tail at a Time Welcome to Soul FriendsAnimal Assisted Programs of CT Healing the hearts of children and families one wagging tail at a time Giving Month! SOUL FRIENDS DONATEYour donations will help provide essential therapeutic services to Connecticut children who are in need. ANIMAL ASSISTED THERAPYAnimal assiste...

Thank you all for yesterday’s birthday messages! Being away from home on military orders since the New Year (for the second consecutive year) has only made your kind wishes even more meaningful. What an eventful year it has been, and I can’t wait to continue the great work we’ve started when I return to CT next month. I look forward to seeing you all again soon!

Hanukkah Sameach! Wishing your family peace and light this holiday season.

Volunteering with Soul Friends, is the single most rewarding experience Bruno and I share together. We were thrilled to be part of this Giving Tuesday event, and there's still time to support this incredible Wallingford-based organization (donation link in the comments below).

With a growing need for animal assisted therapy across town and across the state, Soul Friends could use your support now more than ever. Thank you!

Wallingford organization holds therapy dog drive-thru for Giving Tuesday Wallingford residents celebrated Giving Tuesday with therapy dogs from a local non-profit organization, Soul Friends.