E. Hartford, CT, December 18 - From bicycles to Barbies®, (and even Barbie Bicycles) the entry hall at Total Communications headquarters was bulging with hundreds of toys and gifts for needy children. Teddy bears, Legos, snowboards, remote control cars and even Mickey Mouse himself appeared under the tree - thanks to contributions by Total’s employees and management.
LEFT: The entry hall at Total headquarters was filled with hundreds of toys - thanks to the generosity of Total employees and management.
RIGHT: Total President Dick Lennon greets East Hartford Mayor Tim Larson, who accepted the toys on behalf of the East Hartford Dept. of Social Services.
Toys were donated to the East Hartford Department of Social Services, who distributes them to local families, including some at the homeless shelter. According to Rhonda Tassie, who oversees the campaign,”we’ve continued this tradition at Total for over 16 years."
The company also made a cash donation to the town's food bank. The donation will provide holiday food baskets for approximately 70 families in East Hartford.
Total Communication's
President, Dick Lennon, was extremely enthusiastic about the response. "Everyone
at Total is so generous this time of year”, he says.” It’s
a wonderful feeling knowing you can make a difference in some child’s
Christmas!"