Local Lawmakers Help Families in Need

 In photo, left to right, State Rep. Nicole Klarides Ditria, Angelica Papastavros, State Senator Eric Berthel, House Republican Leader Themis Klarides, Salvation Army Board of Directors Chairman Bob Van Egghen

 

 

SEYMOUR- Local lawmakers recently helped ring the bell for the Salvation Army to make the holidays a lot brighter for Valley families in need.

 

The money raised during the hour period will be donated to programs that will help local families in need. Additionally, Walmart has guaranteed that they will match the donations to the Salvation Army collected by lawmakers throughout the state up to $25,000. 

 

Annually, the Salvation Army assists approximately 25 million Americans helping provide food, shelter, disaster relief, rehabilitation centers, anti-human trafficking efforts, and many other programs. The Red Kettle Campaign was started in 1891, and has become a well-recognized tradition that has raised millions of dollars to help those in need.

 

To donate or inquire about becoming a bell ringer, visit www.salvationarmyusa.org. Residents can also text CTREP to 71777 to make a donation.

Klarides to collect money for Salvation Army

DERBY - State Rep. Themis Klarides will again team up with The Salvation Army and Walmart to collect money for local families in need.

On Dec. 17 she will ring the bell at a Salvation Army kettle at the Walmart store, 656 New Haven Ave. Walmart has agreed to match dollar-for-dollar what Klarides collects between 5-6 p.m.

Salvation Army provides year-round service to people in need, offering food, shelter, and clothing or funding to local organizations with similar goals.

Klarides has worked with The Salvation Army and Walmart on holiday season fund-raising drives for three straight years, and over that period Republican legislators in the state House of Representatives have raised thousands of dollars, all generously matched by Walmart.

Klarides serves as Deputy Republican Leader and represents the 114th General Assembly District covering Woodbridge, Orange, and Derby.
This information was taken from a press release from her office.