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01/03/2018 11:01 PMOn Dec. 13, State Representative Robert Siegrist (R-36) rang the bell for The Salvation Army at the Walgreens in Deep River.
Over the course of an hour, Siegrist participated in the time-honored tradition of ringing the bell as he greeted holiday shoppers. As a group, the Republican caucuses have raised more than $190,000 for the Salvation Army over the past several years. Walmart will be matching donations raised statewide by Connecticut House Republicans up to $25,000.
Rep. Siegrist was joined by Salvation Army Captain Jose Borrero, corps commanding officer of The Salvation Army.
All proceeds will be donated directly to The Salvation Army to provide basic social services to those in need of food, shelter, clothing, and financial assistance. The organization also 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. It also provides adult rehabilitation, veteran services, elderly services, missing person searches, housing assistance, youth recreation, sponsorship, and support in the fight to end human trafficking. For more information, visit The Salvation Army website at www.salvationarmyusa.org.
Siegrist is a member of the General Assembly’s Committee on Insurance and Real Estate, Public Safety, and Veterans’ Affairs. He represents the towns of Chester, Deep River, Essex, and Haddam in the General Assembly.