Friday, June 6, 2014

17th annual walk in Derby raises $9,260 for Spooner House

Event held on Derby Greenway


Pictured from left are Spooner House board member Jan Hissey, Executive Director Susan Agamy, and a walk participant, Lynn Firmender. / Contributed photo

DERBY - A recent walk along the Derby Greenway raised more than $9,260 for the hungry and homeless at Spooner House, at 30 Todd Road, Shelton.
 Nearly 100 people enjoyed the great weather and scenery along the Naugatuck River while helping to raise money for the services provided by Area Congregations Together, Inc.


Spooner House staff  thanks those who supported the 17th annual Walk for the Hungry and Homeless. Walkers and their supporters combined raised $1,767, while corporate sponsors contributed a total of $7,500, including in-kind support.   

This year's sponsors included platinum sponsor,  Charter Arms; gold sponsors: AD-MERICA, Unilever and Dworken, Hillman, LaMorte & Sterczala PC; silver sponsors: Calvert Safe & Lock, Webster Bank, Naugatuck Savings & Loan, First Church of Christ, Woodbridge and Aquarion Water Co.; bronze sponsors: OEM Controls Inc. and Data Tel, LLC.



"We are especially appreciative to the Valley Parish Nurse program for providing family and child health and safety information," said Susan Agamy, Executive Director at Spooner House. "A special thanks to the Valley nurses for also giving each of the children participating in the walk a reflective slap bracelet."


This post is taken from a press release from Spooner House.

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