Reps. Rebimbas and Labriola Volunteer as Salvation Army Bell Ringers

With a bell in one hand and a cup of hot chocolate in the other Representatives Rosa C. Rebimbas (R-70) and David Labriola (R-131) defied the cold temperatures outside of the Naugatuck Wal-Mart Friday and raised money for the Salvation Army.

“It’s an incredible feeling to know all the money raised is going to help the Salvation Army,” Rep. Rebimbas said. “The work The Salvation Army does doesn’t happen without dedicated volunteers and I’m glad I was able to donate some of my time to make someone else’s holiday a little brighter.”

During the hour of bell-ringing Representatives Rebimbas and Labriola were able to add $207.15 to the famous red kettle. Wal-Mart has agreed to match that amount with a dollar-for-dollar contribution to The Salvation Army bringing the total for the hour to $414.30.

“The Salvation Army is an organization dedicated to helping those who need it most and I’m proud to have been able to help,” Rep. Labriola said. “And with Wal-Mart matching every penny we earned ringing that bell the money really adds up.”

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