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Rep. Zullo Will Ring Salvation Army Bell Dec. 17

State Rep. Joe Zullo will ring a Salvation Army bell outside the Hemingway Avenue Stop & Shop Tuesday, Dec. 17 from 5 to 6 p.m.

EAST HAVEN, CT —State Rep. Joe Zullo will be ringing the Salvation Army bell outside Stop & Shop, 70 Hemingway Ave, East Haven, on Tuesday, Dec. 17 from 5 to 6 p.m. In a release Zullo said he's "volunteering to raise money for local residents-in-need."

In his announcement, he said he "welcomes all constituents to stop by and help make this fundraising event a success."

Zullo noted that residents who won't be stopping by might consider a donation to the Salvation Army via its website noting it's an opportunity to "do good this holiday season; for example, by donating cars, clothing, household goods, airline miles, bonds and stocks, or volunteering for the community."

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The press release noted that the "state Republican caucuses have raised more than $200,000 for the Salvation Army over the past several years. The Salvation Army 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. They also provide adult rehabilitation, veteran services, elderly services, missing person searches, housing assistance, youth recreation, sponsorship, and support in the fight to end human trafficking."

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