Stamford EMS recently bought new clothing and toys to the Salvation Army’s Be An Angel Tree program and delivered them on Monday, Dec. 9. The donation will support 10 families in need.
— an announcement from Stamford Emergency Medical Services
“We are happy to participate in this worthy holiday giving effort,” said Patricia Squires, chief and CEO of Stamford EMS. “As a nonprofit ourselves, it’s one way we can give back to the community that has supported us for over 25 years.”
Stamford EMS has paramedics based in Darien who go to the scenes of more serious medical emergencies, along with Darien EMS-Post 53 ambulances.
Salvation Army Capt. Anthony Rivera stands with Jessica Anderson, Stamford EMS lieutenant and academy training coordinator with the gifts from Stamford EMS.
Participation in the program eliminates the cost of these gifts that would normally be part of the Salvation Army’s holiday expenses.
This makes more funding available for emergency needs such as food, clothing, shelter, rental assistance, fuel assistance and more.
“We’re grateful for the help the community has given us, Stamford is very generous,” said Salvation Army Lieutenant Valerie Rivera.
“We’re especially thankful for Stamford EMS,” she said. “The gifts they supplied help low income families, and because of their efforts, kids will have a brighter Christmas this year.”
All 10 of the families
In addition to supporting the Be An Angel Tree program, Stamford EMS helps the organization by participating in their annual touch-a-truck event.
That event raises funds for a diaper bank — a program ensuring that low-income families have an adequate supply of diapers for their infants and toddlers.