Corporation gives bundle of gifts and $15,000 to Toys for Tots
WARREN — With holiday spirits high, the local community continues to give to kids in need.
The Warren-based Covelli Enterprises partnered with the Marine’s Toys for Tots program to raise money for the program. Out of the proceeds, Covelli Enterprises presented a check for $15,000 to the Marine Toys for Tots program.
The primary goal of Marine Toys for Tots is to help bring joy and send a message of hope to America’s less fortunate children through gifting toys during the holidays.
“It is a true privilege to be able to partner with Toys for Tots,” said Sam Covelli, owner and operator of Covelli Enterprises. “This has been a cause we’ve supported for more than three decades, and it’s because we are committed to taking care of people in our communities, especially children, and especially during the holiday season.”
Last year, 20,000 toys were donated from the proceeds. Allen Ryan, director of corporate affairs for the company, said that over the years, there have been thousands of thank-you letters received from kids positively impacted by the program.
“Those personal notes are very powerful, because it shows that the need is actually there and you see the impact of what you’re doing,” said Ryan. “Oftentimes, it’s difficult to see the difference you’re making when you’re buying something or writing a check, but that feedback from the people it’s affecting is everything.”
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