In Loving Memory of the Great Mother

Dolores Lee Green

9/13/1955 - 7/23/2016

Dolores Lee Green was a remarkable woman whose life was filled with both triumphs and tragedies. She was born in 1955 in Norwalk, CT, to Inez Benbow and Leon Green, and was the second eldest of six siblings. Her family was close-knit and church-oriented, and Dolores was always the favorite sister. She was a gifted student and a cheerleader in grade school, and went on to attend Boston University, where she studied and pursued acting and modeling.

In 1975, Dolores fell in love with Luther and they were married in Maryland. They settled in Connecticut, where they started a successful business performing home renovations for homeowners in the Westport area. Although their marriage started off loving, it eventually turned tumultuous, and Dolores began to struggle with alcohol and drug addiction. Her father's unsolved murder and her childhood traumas only added to her struggles.

Dolores' addiction grew into a bad habit, and she began to neglect her children, failing to get them to school and unable to pay rent or keep food in the home. She also struggled to keep a job, and her relationship with Luther was marked by domestic disputes. After years of addiction and domestic violence, Dolores left Luther and met Jerry Mebane. He brought her even further down into drug abuse, and she went missing for weeks on end, living in run-down drug-infested rooming houses throughout the city.

Despite all her struggles, Dolores was dedicated to her grandchildren and worked to restore her relationships with her son and daughter. She attended church every week and worked as an administrative assistant for her eldest sister Elizabeth, who was a prominent black accountant downtown Bridgeport, CT.

But Dolores' health had deteriorated significantly, and she struggled with type 2 diabetes and cancer. She ultimately died from heartache and uterine cancer, having lived a life filled with both pain and love.

Despite her struggles, Dolores inspired the formation of the DLG Foundation for Addiction, Recovery, and Prevention, which seeks to help others struggling with addiction and provide support for their children and families. Her life was not an easy one, but her legacy lives on, inspiring others to overcome their own struggles and find hope in the face of adversity.

Welcome to the latest from DLG, the addiction prevention program serving Hartford County and Duval County. Our team has been working tirelessly to support the most vulnerable members of our society, meeting them where they are at and providing immediate assistance for their needs.

One of our key initiatives is our street outreach program, which allows us to reach those who may be struggling with drug addiction and other related issues. Through this program, we are able to provide support and resources to those who need it most, including food, shelter, and rehabilitation services.

In addition to our street outreach program, our team also includes prevention advocates who attend public meetings once a month. These advocates bring awareness to the needs of the community from a recovered perspective, offering insights and information to help prevent drug addiction and related issues.

We are proud to be making a difference in the lives of those we serve, and we remain committed to our mission of helping those who are struggling with addiction. Thank you for your continued support of DLG, and we look forward to sharing more updates with you in the future.

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