Delaware mom spreads love to the homeless with 'A Hug from Matt'

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Thursday, November 28, 2024
Delaware mom spreads love to the homeless with 'A Hug from Matt'
When former nurse Marybeth Cichocki lost her son to an overdose, she turned her pain into a passion to help the homeless population.

WILMINGTON, Delaware (WPVI) -- When former nurse Marybeth Cichocki lost her son to an overdose, she turned her pain into a passion to help the homeless population.

For the past nine years, she has distributed bags of essential items under the moniker, 'A Hug From Matt.'

Cichocki also wrote a book about her experience, and worked with elected officials to create legislation related to drug addiction.

For more information, visit the 'A Hug From Matt' Facebook page.

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