Walmart Pledges to Match
Donation Up to
$25,000
SOUTHINGTON
– State Representatives Rob Sampson (R-80), John Fusco (R-81) and Sen. Joe Markley (R-16) rang
the bells for the Salvation Army’s annual Red Kettle Campaign at the Walmart in
Southington on
Monday, December 11th. Together, they raised $27,490.25, which
Walmart has pledged to match up to $25,000.
“We live in a
community where neighbors look out for one another, and when one of us falls on
hard times, we are there to support them,” said Rep. Sampson. “Each year
I participate in this campaign and it is a humbling experience. I encourage my
constituents to reach out to those in need this holiday season and to remember
this is the season of giving. This is an overwhelmingly generous district and I
am proud to represent it.”
“The turnout for
our hour of bell ringing was amazing and I’m glad we were able to raise so much
to help people right here in our community this holiday season,” Rep. Fusco said.
“Christmas is the giving season and, once again, the people of Southington demonstrated their strong support
for others by donating very generously.”
“Once again the
people of Southington
have exceeded all expectations for generosity,” Sen. Markley said. “The best part of this event is that the money
stays in our community. I’d like to thank Walmart for again matching
donations.”
The funds
raised across the state will help the Salvation Army provide basic social
services to those in need of food, shelter, clothing, and financial assistance.
As a group, the Republican caucuses have raised hundreds of thousands of
dollars for the Salvation Army over the past several years. The Salvation Army
responds to natural disasters such as wildfires and tornadoes, provides meals
and toys to families in need, and conducts research and analyses regarding
human needs around the country. They also provide adult rehabilitation, veteran
services, elderly services, missing person searches, housing assistance, youth
recreation, sponsorship, and support in the fight to end human trafficking.
No comments:
Post a Comment
Authors of comments and posts are solely responsible for their statements. Please email MiddletownInsider@gmail.com for questions or concerns. This blog, (and any site using the blogger platform), does not and cannot track the source of comments. While opinions and criticism are fine, they are subject to moderator discretion; slander and vile attacks of individuals will not to be tolerated. Middletown Insider retains the right to deny any post or comment without explanation.