They are a fitting memorial, Mr. Lee said, because Sun sought help from groups like the benevolent association when he arrived here in late 1895.

She also sought assistance from Connecticut businesses and civic groups.

After a new landlord moved to evict the family late last year, Mr. Davis sought help from charitable groups.

He has also taken a typically Western stance on guns, for example, favoring responsible ownership and seeking no financial help from gun-control groups in Washington.

But he is also seeking support from groups decidedly removed from the country club set.

About 18 percent of people said they sought help from self-help groups like Alcoholics Anonymous, family members or friends.

Franco initially sought support from various groups.

Both candidates are seeking endorsements from groups like the Sierra Club, which has yet to begin its formal evaluation process.

But donations of art work are being sought from groups and individuals throughout the community.

The partnership says it is still seeking new funds from civic groups to continue the outreach.