Community Corner
Fairfield School Custodians Bring Holiday Toys to Bridgeport Hospital
Members of Local 1779 of Council 4 AFSCME, representing nearly 100 Fairfield Board of Education Custodial and Maintenance employees, delivered toys and other gifts to the Dr. Tom Kennedy Toy Closet at Bridgeport Hospital, which provides new, age-appropriate and educational toys for pediatric patients.
In addition to the toys, Local 1779 also purchased $400 worth of CDs, DVDs and I-Tune gift cards to help the hospital’s youngest patients.
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“I am proud to see our union members come together at a time of need to support the Toy Closet program. It's always great to see children smile when receiving a gift,” said Local 1779 Vice President Jeffrey Pressler.