Pictured left to right: Kim DiMatteo of Bethany, Cindy Smith ofBethany, Jessica DiMatteo of Bethany, and Kim LaChance of Prospect.
The following press release was sent by Cara Mocaski of Cutting Edge Communications:
Following another successful year of their annual Easter Basket Drive, the DiMatteo family of Bethany is proud to announce the culmination of their initiative aimed at bringing joy to children in need during the Easter season. DiMatteo Group Financial Services, in partnership with Cross Insurance, two Shelton-based family businesses, co-sponsored this year’s drive throughout Fairfield and New Haven Counties.
The following six organizations benefited: the Domestic Violence Crisis Centers of Norwalk and Stamford, Inspirica Inc of Stamford, Open Doors CT in Norwalk, and The Umbrella Center for Domestic Violence Services in Ansonia and New Haven.
With the assistance of devoted volunteers Cindy Smith of Bethany, Kim LaChance of Prospect, and Lucy Caruso of Bethany, the DiMatteo family crafted over 100 handmade baskets tailored to each age group.
“We are overwhelmed by the generosity and support we have received from our community,” said Jessica DiMatteo, who spearheaded this year’s drive for the third year in a row. She is also the Marketing Coordinator at DiMatteo Group Financial Services. “The DiMatteo family extends their sincerest gratitude to all those who contributed their time, resources, and unwavering support to make this initiative a resounding success. We saw an outpouring of support from volunteers and donors alike.“
Since its inception, 2,300 baskets have helped thousands of area children in need. This annual companywide and family tradition was started by Bethany residents John DiMatteo, President of DiMatteo Group Financial Services and his wife Kim DiMatteo, now Senior Vice President of Cross Insurance. Over the years, their three young children, Anthony, Michael and Jessica plus other employees, friends and clients also pitched in for this community outreach project.
