Norwalk Fire Department hosting Fire and Ice Toy-raiser

Norwalk Fire Department hosting “Disney’s Frozen at the Firehouse”

Fire and Ice Toy-raiser on December 20 to help area children 

The Norwalk Fire Department in partnership with the Human Services Council’s (HSC) – Children Connection’s is hosting “Disney’s Frozen at the Firehouse” on Saturday, December 20 at Fire Headquarter’s at 121 Connecticut Ave to collect new toys and gifts for children in need.

“With the hectic holiday schedules many families have this time of year,  this is a great way for people to relax together, enjoy a movie and make a difference, “ said Fire Chief Denis McCarthy. “ Almost 150 new children enter the foster care system the week leading up to Christmas, while the 5 Fire stations have been collected toys in recent weeks, this event will help ensure every child will have a gift” said McCarthy, who also serves on the HSC Board of Directors.

The Connecticut Department of Children & Families (DCF) and other Norwalk agencies provide approximately 3,500 individual holiday wishes collected from the children they serve. These children have been abused, neglected and/or are at-risk, many of whom live in foster care or group homes and are struggling with frightening and unclear futures. For some of these children, this is the only gift they will receive.

While guests are getting settled in to watch the movie, the Department will share fire safety and winter preparedness materials, as well as popcorn and hot cocoa. ”This movie is popular with people of all ages, so everyone is welcome to attend, just please bring a gift, book or toy. The apparatus bay floor is heated, just bring a blanket or towel to sit on.” added McCarthy.

Residents who wish to donate a gift, but who can’t join us on the 20th, can stop at any of the five fire stations in the City. For questions about this event, please contact 203-854-0238 or mdeluca@norwalkct.org

 

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Submitted by Darien, CT

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