City Presents Gifts To Those In Need

With a tough economy and many still struggling to make ends meet, Mayor Richard Moccia presented gifts on behalf of the city to make sure there are Christmas presents under the tree for those in need.

In the annual gift giving ceremony at City Hall on Tuesday,  Moccia was joined by superintendent of schools Susan Marks, and several members of the town's work force. Hundreds of gifts were donated to the Salvation Army, Christian Community Action Center, and the Norwalk Emergency Shelter."

We know there are people who can't afford to have a happy Christmas," said Moccia. "This is going to make a lot of young kids happy. I don't think you can ask for anything more during the holiday season than to make young kids happy."

The genorisity of those in Norwalk is sure to bring smiles on the faces of a lot of people during tough times.

"This is a big help. A very special help and really needed," said Charlotte Dufrain, Holiday Director for the Salvation Army. "We are having people who are stepping up, but it's been harder this year. Occasionally, there comes a bright star and this is one of them."

The city is shining bright after helping those who have been helping many kids to enjoy the holiday."We are now completly depleted of toys. We gave gifts to about 800 kids last week," said Christie Pope,Executive Director for the Christian Community Action Center. "This is a great shot in the arm for us."