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Sonja’s Angels seeks donations

by | Nov 22, 2023 | Area news, Latest

An initiative set to spread some holiday joy to nursery homes needs help to fulfill their goal this year.

Sonja’s Forgotten Angels, named in honor of Sonja Jones, is a nonprofit started in 2006 by Tamera Jones-Davis, Sonja’s daughter.

By Norishka Pachot

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