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THE SALVATION ARMY'S SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND DIVISION - Connecticut and Rhode Island
Whether it's embracing the homeless, uplifting the abused or abandoned, training and mentoring the disadvantaged, providing character building programs for youth, or assisting the displaced or elderly, The Salvation Army's goal remains the same: serving the most people, meeting the most needs, DOING THE MOST GOOD!


THE SALVATION ARMY'S STAMFORD CORPS OPENS DIAPER BANK FOR FAMILIES WITH NEWBORNS AND TODDLERS

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(Lieutenant Lila Droz, Frank Livolsi, Tina Klein, Jim Dowling, Mayor Michael Pavia, and Lieutenant Walter Droz open the new Diaper Bank in Stamford, Connecticut.)

Stamford – The Salvation Army’s Stamford Corps held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of their new “Dry Bottoms Diaper Bank” on January 24, 2012 at its Corps Community Center, located at 198 Selleck Street. Mayor Michael Pavia joined The Salvation Army’s Stamford Corps Officers Lieutenants Lila and Walter Droz in the “official’ ribbon-cutting ceremony. The Mayor said that he was delighted to be able to help get this worthwhile and necessary program off to a great start and expected strong support from the Stamford community in the months ahead to make it a huge year-round success. Lieutenant Lila Droz opened the ceremony, delivering the welcoming remarks to the invited and excited guests, advisory board members, and donors in attendance. She explained, “the ‘Dry Bottoms Diaper Bank’ was created to help meet the needs of low-income families in the City to keep babies’ bottoms dry. The Salvation Army is looking to offset the cost of diapers by providing help for children living in poverty, which affects the overall quality of life for many low-income families.” Learn more about this program...


C.E.S. "KING OF THE CANS" ONCE MORE!

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HARTFORD - Consulting Engineering Services (C.E.S.) of Middletown, Connecticut, won The Salvation Army’s 23rd Annual Architects and Engineers Can Challenge. This year’s contest is "history" and C.E.S. has been declared "King of the Cans" once again! C.E.S. founder, President, and CEO, George Keithan Jr. explained, "the effort that our employees put into winning the competition to collect food for the hungry is unreal. Teams compete against each other for the 'special trophy' and the first place team gets to keep it for the year. Food is hidden all around the building because no one wants the other teams to know how much food they have gathered until judgment day. The contest is a lot of fun for everyone and, even better, the food goes to help people in need." The impact...

 


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WTIC 1080 HOLIDAY STORE SETS NEW RECORD!

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(Jim Vicevich and Ray Dunaway broadcasting from Avon Old Farms Hotel on Christmas Eve morning, announcing a new record for the 22nd year of the WTIC 1080 Holiday Store!)

HARTFORD - The WTIC 1080 Holiday Store ended its December 24th Christmas Eve broadcast with Ray Dunaway, WTIC-AM Morning Host, and Major Brian W. Glasco, Greater Hartford Area Services Coordinator for The Salvation Army, announcing a new event record.

Celebrating the 22nd year of the WTIC 1080 Holiday Store, the broadcast closed with donations of $206,761.52 in cash, $56,840 in new toys and games, and approximately $7,576 in nonperishable food items, compared to last year’s previous high of $195,921.09, which had respective category contributions at $39,259 and $6,770. In summary, that is $271,177.52 this year versus $241,950.09 in 2010! More about this record...


THE SALVATION ARMY'S GREATER VALLEY CORPS RECOGNIZED FOR "EXCELLENCE IN THE COMMUNITY"

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(The Salvation Army’s Greater Valley Corps’ Officer Theresa Burkholder accepting her award with employees Lynn Herbert - Food Site and Case Manager and Cheri Cerrone - Program Assistant.)

Derby - The Valley Council for Health & Human Services held its Annual Meeting and Awards Presentation on Monday, December 6, 2011, featuring a keynote presentation by Representative Rosa L. DeLauro. The breakfast meeting, which was generously sponsored by Naugatuck Savings Bank, was held at Grassy Hill Lodge in Derby, Connecticut.

The Salvation Army’s Greater Valley Corps was presented with the Agency/Program of the Year Award, which is presented to a nonprofit agency or a program whose staff and volunteers exemplify excellence in the community and whose services have made a significant and lasting contribution to the health and well being of the residents of the lower Naugatuck Valley. Honoring a history of service...


ESPN DELIVERS!       
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BRISTOL - For several years, ESPN has assisted The Salvation Army's Bristol Corps in providing a better holiday for needy families. This year, over 200 families were the recipients of the generosity of caring individuals at ESPN.

December 19th, which has become know to ESPN employees and the staff at The Salvation Army as “Distribution Day” is a day of giving. Local families have been adopted and shopped for, and now they receive the gifts that ESPN employees bring to the Bristol Corps for distribution. More about this generous effort...

 


MCC STUDENTS PRESENT PUBLIC RELATIONS CAMPAIGN TO THE SALVATION ARMY      
MCCTSAMore than kettles and thrift stores.

MANCHESTER - Students from Manchester Community College (MCC) delivered a presentation to The Salvation Army officials about getting the message out that “The Salvation Army is more than kettles and thift stores.” The students, members of Professor Emma Asante’s “Introduction to Public Relations” course, were divided into groups and assigned to do research, conduct a SWOT analysis, write a press release, and set up and organize a focus groups for input. The students strategized, organized, and delivered their presentations. Four unique and creative plans were presented. Read the reactions...


NEW BALANCE WALKS THE WALK!      
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They Help The Salvation Army Too!

HARTFORD – New Balance - South Windsor/Avon and owner Mike Disibio have once again donated 50 pairs of sneakers to the Salvation Army's Greater Hartford Area Services for kids for the Christmas holiday.

In a radio promotion with The Rock 106.9 WCCC, New Balance donates 50 pairs of sneakers each year to The Salvation Army. This is the third year that the kids in Hartford have been the recipients of quality pairs of sneakers at a critical time of the year. While their parents are worried about food, heat, and housing, not to mention toys, New Balance has come through again with sneakers for kids to help these families at this critical time of year. More on these shoes...

 


AETNA HUMAN RESOURCE LEADERS TEAM BUILDING PROJECT BENEFITS THE SALVATION ARMY      
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Ready, set, paint!

HARTFORD – The Right Place, The Salvation Army’s Early Child Care Center on Sigourney Street, will become the new home of the “jungle mural” from Aetna employees through their Art of Giving Program. The colorful painting is made up of eight - 2’ x 2’ squares and depicts wild animals in a natural jungle habitat. The theme is something that the three to five year olds study in many of their readings and activities lessons. Aetna volunteers have dedicated their time and talent to create a masterpiece and improve upon their own team building skills. The "unveiling" ceremony took place on Tuesday, December 6th at 10:00 am at The Right Place - 123 Sigourney Street in Hartford. More about the mural...


RING THAT BELL!
It's Salvation Army's Red Kettle season again.

Kettle Kickoff with Governor Malloy and Salvation Army bell ringers

HARTFORD - This year in Connecticut, The Salvation Army will kick off the Red Kettle Campaign on Veteran's Day - Friday, November 11, 2011 with an "opening bell" ceremony at the Connecticut Convention Center with Connecticut Governor Dannel P. Malloy. Major David Champlin, Divisional Commander for the Army in Southern New England said, "It's very significant to me that we are starting our Red Kettle effort here on Veteran's day. The ministry of The Salvation Army helping veterans has grown from serving coffee and doughnuts in World War I, to providing many programs of comfort and cheer today. We recognize the sacrifices the veterans have made for our country and we are always proud to be able to help these men and women whenever they are in need." Kettle kickoff continued...


Best CleanersBEST CLEANERS KICKS OFF 3RD COATS FOR CONNECTICUT
ON NOVEMBER 9TH

 

Middletown, CT -- While the weather has been unusually mild this November, the staff at all 11 Best Cleaners' locations has been busy collecting, cleaning and distributing winter coats and clothing to those who will be in extreme need once the temperature drops. The third annual COATS FOR CONNECTICUT drive kicked off on November 9 and runs through the end of January. Best customers and the general public are asked to drop off gently-used winter coats and clothing for all ages at any location for free cleaning and delivery to Salvation Army centers and The Connection's programs in the greater Hartford, Middletown, Meriden, Bristol and New Britain areas. The last delivery is scheduled for mid-February. Best Cleaners continued...


YOU CAN TAKE THE STATE REPRESENTATIVE OUT OF THE CLASSROOM,
BUT YOU CAN"T TAKE THE TEACH OUT OF THE TEACHER!


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Representative Timothy LeGeyt (R) visits The Right PlaceHARTFORD - Avon/Canton State Representative Timothy LeGeyt (R) came to visit The Salvation Army's - The Right Place - Early Learning Child Care Center on Sigourney Street in October. Representative LeGeyt was given a tour of The Right Place by Major Brian Glasco, Greater Hartford Area Coordinator for The Salvation Army and Nancy Winslow, Director of Childcare Programs. During the tour Tim spent time fielding questions from the children in the program. Questions ranged from: "Where do you eat lunch?" . . . "Who is higher - President Obama or you?" . . . to "how do you make laws?" These inquiries seemed to be questions that Tim has handled before. He obviously enjoys working with the children, helping them with their education and giving them the tools they need to become better citizens. Read more...


 

 

 

 

 

 

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