The Harford Family House of Aberdeen received $1.25 million from Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, and his wife, Lauren Sanchez Bezos, through their Bezos Day 1 Family Fund, according to the fund’s website.

Harford Family House is Harford County’s largest shelter and support provider for individuals and families experiencing homelessness in Harford County.

For the last eight years, The Day 1 Families Fun has donated more than $850 million to organizations across the country that assist homeless families. The Harford Family House was one of 32 organizations to receive a portion of the $102.5 million donated through The Day 1 Families Fund this year.

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