Pictured from left: state Rep. Nicole Klarides-Ditria, Angelica Papastavros, state Sen. Eric Berthel, House Republican Leader Themis Klarides, Salvation Army Greater Valley Advisory Board chairman Bob Van Egghen./ Contributed photo
SEYMOUR- State Rep. Nicole Klarides-Ditria, state Sen. Eric Berthel, and House Republican Leader Themis Klarides raised more than $150 for the Salvation Army during the holiday season.
They ran the bell for the annual Red Kettle Campaign in December outside the Seymour Stop & Shop.
They ran the bell for the annual Red Kettle Campaign in December outside the Seymour Stop & Shop.
The money raised during the hour period will be donated to programs that will help local families in need.
In addition Walmart has guaranteed they will match the donations to the Salvation Army collected by lawmakers throughout the state up to $25,000.
In addition Walmart has guaranteed they will match the donations to the Salvation Army collected by lawmakers throughout the state up to $25,000.
Each year 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.
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.
This is a press release from Nicole Klarides-Ditria's office.
Residents can also text CTREP to 71777 to make a donation.
This is a press release from Nicole Klarides-Ditria's office.
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