Posted on December 11, 2014
NAUGATUCK – The rain and windy weather made for quite a chilly day on Tuesday, but that didn’t discourage State Reps. Rosa C. Rebimbas (R-70) and David K. Labriola (R-131) from stepping outside the Naugatuck Wal-Mart to ring the holiday bell for the Salvation Army. Within just one hour, the representatives were able to raise $5,194.23 – a contribution that will be matched dollar-for-dollar by Wal-Mart to achieve a grand total of nearly $10,400 – that will go to local families in need.
“I want to thank everyone who stopped by and donated to the Salvation Army,” said Rep. Rebimbas. “It’s an incredible feeling to know all the money raised is going to help local families in need during the holidays. With the present spirit of giving, everyone’s generous donations and Wal-Mart’s matching program, I am happy to know that we are making someone’s holiday a little brighter. Thank you again to Wal-Mart for their generosity.”
“The Salvation Army is an organization dedicated to helping those who need it most, and I’m happy to have been able to help,” Rep. Labriola said. “With our generous community, and Wal-Mart matching every penny that people donated, it all adds up to make for a very successful day.”
This isn’t the first year the legislators have joined in the annual holiday tradition – or with other community service organizations. Since 2009, the House Republicans, including Reps. Rebimbas and Labriola, have raised over $55,000 for The Salvation Army – bringing in over $110,000 through matching donations.
Anyone who missed the event can still donate to the Salvation Army by visiting http://donate.salvationarmyusa.org/ and contribute a virtual gift to the red kettle!