FLN-MAR continues tradition of supporting Toy for JoyDate: 12/12/2023 Anne Cistoldi is grateful that the people at FLN-MAR Rubber & Plastics continue to make generosity possible.
“The program directors do such a good job. We need them to do a good job,” Cistoldi said as the Holyoke company continued its annual tradition of donating to the Toy for Joy campaign.
“Toy for Joy benefits so many people,” said Cistoldi, who coordinates the campaign for her company.
Her comments come with an excitement in her voice that reflects the company’s desire to give back to the community. FLN-MAR has been supporting Toy for Joy for as long as Cistoldi can remember.
According to Cistoldi, “It’s probably been close to 20 years, certainly in the teens, that we’ve been proud to be a part of it.”
This year’s $1,000 donation will help make many children and families happier this Christmas. That’s the purpose of the Toy for Joy campaign, which continues until Christmas Eve. Now in its 101st year, Toy for Joy benefits families in Hampden, Hampshire and Franklin counties.
Toy for Joy is sponsored collaboratively by the Salvation Army, The Republican, Reminder Publishing, El Pueblo Latino and MassLive. Gift distribution will be conducted in mid-December. Hampden County Sheriff Nicholas J. Cocchi leads the list of community partners; volunteers from the Sheriff’s Department this week helped prepare a delivery of toys for distribution later this month.
Youths 16 and younger each receive a gift and also a book. Promoting literacy among children has been an integral part of the campaign for 15 years.
“I love the focus on a book for each child,” Cistoldi said. She also noted the number of people who make donations in memory of deceased family, friends and loved ones.
“So many people get to express their condolences and memories of those who have passed,” she said.
If anything, that form of expression has increased in recent years. This year is no exception as many Toy for Joy contributions honor those who have passed in a meaningful way that helps and lifts the spirits of children.
Any donation of any size goes directly to the campaign and those children. Individual contributions are crucial, as are the generous gifts from companies that believe in giving back to the community.
FLN-MAR on Cabot Street in Holyoke, which manufactures industrial equipment, is one such company. Another is Harry Grodsky & Co., which is responsible for the design and installation of advanced mechanical solutions. Harry Grodsky & Co., a Springfield firm, helped push Toy for Joy toward its $150,000 campaign goal with a $500 donation.
The coupon published with this story omn pg. 5 may be used to submit a contribution by mail to The Republican, 1860 Main St., Springfield, MA 01103. Donors can also make online contributions at SalvationArmyma.org/toyforjoydonation.
Here is a list of recent contributions:
- From Kenn and Kathy $100
- Barbara $25
- In memory of Michael S. and Marion Judd $100
- The Robert F. Miller family of Hatfield $25
- In loving memory of Lani from Rick and Jo $20
- Merry Christmas, with love from Patrick, Erin, Grace and Aiden $20
- Merry Christmas from Phyllis $20
- In loving memory of our grandpa Bob Wheeler, Ryan, Nicole, Brandon and Bobby $50
- Be respectful and be kind $25
- In memory of Ma. Love, Debbie, Paul, Danielle and Michael $20
- Luke and Caleigh wish you all a merry Christmas $100
- In loving memory of Grandad and Lala $50
- In memory of Anna, Sophie and Viola $100
- Peace on earth and merry Christmas from Caden, Rowyn, Mason and Aiden $100
- In loving memory of Nora Marie Martin, by her sons $50
- In loving memory of Timothy Martin, by his two sons $50
- In loving memory of Rich. I miss you more each day. Love forever, Maureen $300
- In memory of Pierre, Finnegan, Melvin, Kelsey, Milton and Moses $150
- In memory of Fawn and Monk, two precious pets $150
- Our lucky Mikie $25
- In loving memory of my mother Barbara Kupec $25
- Judianne $25
- Merry Christmas from Ella, Emmie and Gabe $200
- Merry Christmas to our two wonderful grandchildren Audrey and Connor from Nana and Grampa $25
- In loving memory of Joseph Bilodeau from Mom, Dad and Mike $50
- For the needy children $100
- Anonymous $25
- In memory of Grandma Jo $25
- In loving memory of my husband Richard Burrage $25
- In loving memory of my husband Harold from Pat $50
- In memory of Ruth Batson Weston $100
- In loving memory of my parents George and May Burgess $25
- In loving memory of Charlene “Sheree” Reidy $15
- In loving memory of Hank and Ann Prunckun, Lester and Enis MacLeod $40
- In loving memory of my husband Frank Orszulak. Love, Shirley $25
- In memory of our parents, Dot and Mario and Dot and Jack. Love, Donna and Bill $50
- Deb $50
- In memory of Big H and John $50
- Merry Christmas $25
- Merry Christmas from G and G $350
- In celebration of our grandchildren, Moira, Collin, Elijah, Joshua and Liliana. Peace to all $50
- In loving memory of family and friends who have passed from Lori and Joe $30
- Thank you St. Jude for favors granted, Joni Smith $25
- In memory of my mom, Blanche E. Roberts, Jan. 25, 1907 - Sept. 9, 2001. So dearly loved, so sadly missed $40
- In memory of my precious son Tim Smith, Oct. 18 1960 - Nov. 3, 1980. All my love, Mom $43
- In memory of my dad, Michael A. Roberts, May 22, 1907 - June 6, 1985 $40
- In memory of Tiger, Tasha, Bandit, Candy, Nero, Gypsy, Buffy, Buford, Smitty, Missy and Skeeter $40
- Thank you St. Anthony for favors granted $25
- In memory of Freddie Facchini $40
- In memory of my brother Mike Roberts $40
- In memory of William “Billy” O’Connell $40
- In memory of Genevieve Vaz $20
- Our thanks and wishes for a joyous holiday season to all our loyal customers from FLN-MAR Rubber and Plastics Inc. $1,000
- Anonymous $200
- Harry Grodsky & Co. Inc. $500
- Anonymous $300
- In memory of my husband, “Albert” Carl Moses, loved by wife Bev $25
- In loving memory of Annmarie and Jimmy $100
- In memory of John Mathews $100
- In gratitude and celebration of our grandchildren - Emma, Logan, Grace and Henry $100
- In memory of Boppy. Love, Gavin, Ethan, Kieran and Lachlan $20
- In memory of Geraldine Riley $150
- In memory of Gloria and Robert Kemple who so loved Christmas and always made it special $100
- David $100
- In memory of our awesome cat, Sadie. Miss you already $5
- In memory of George and Shirley Desautels, from their grandchildren $25
- In memory of Jim and Ronnie Donohue and Hugh and Anna Ketchum $100
- Meowy Christmas from Siggy, Tau and Nu $30
- Merry Christmas from Cliff and Debbie $30
- In memory of my husband Leo, who loved kids, from Florence $100
- In memory of our good friend Gary Watson, from Gerald and Brenda $25
- Merry Christmas Grandpa Orszulak. Always loved, never forgotten. Love, Chris, Matt, Justin, Lindsey $50
- In memory of Gene Giammarino $200
- In loving memory of Nana, Pepe and Auntie Mare. Love, Grace and Faith $100
- In loving memory of Richard and Mary Bourque and Maureen $50
- Remembering Robbie from the Tesini Family $100
- Lyla a sweet Yorkie, love and Kisses $100
- In loving memory of Paula Manchino Denoncourt $50
- In loving memory of my John from wife Rose $10
- In memory of Sally Drucker $18
- In memory of Chiara and Renzo Vedany and my uncle Zio Ferruccio $20
- In memory of Elizabeth Sorli $100
- In memory of Dora who loved Christmas, from Stephen $40
- In loving memory of my parents Grace and Henry Partridge from Mary $22
- In memory of Pauline Parks $20
- In memory of my family members from Barbara $20
- In loving memory of Jolie Molleur. Missed every day. $10
- Each child deserves a present Christmas Day from Shelley $50
- In memory of Hope, Joanne, Gus, Maddog, Pojke and Jerry Guernsey $50
- Thanks for inspiring everyone at Probate $20
- May Christmas bring a time of love and peace, from Mary $35
- JK-E-Ma-Dad-DM for my beloveds. $5
- In loving memory of my parents Carmela and Filippo. Love, Sue $25
- In memory of Brownie, Edie, Gilbert, Nat and Ruth $25
- In loving memory of Nani Maryrae MacFarland from Jo and Keith $50
- From Marcia $20
- Merry Christmas to all, love, Gianna, Jillie, Michael and Ben $100
- Grandkids Jake, Zach, Maggie, Kaz and Rob, great grandkids Ryley and Ramona $50
- In loving memory of Theresa Shuman $150
- In loving memory of all 4 Bompas $150
- Chloe and Colson wish everyone a happy holiday $100
- In loving memory of my brother Joe. Love, Sue $25
- Merry Christmas from Tom and Lynne $100
- In memory of our Pepa, Sophie and Lilah $25
- In loving memory of Tim Dowd from his family $100
- In memory of Carol from John $50
- In loving memory of Billy Bond, Scott Skrzyniarz and Matt Mierzwinski $100
- Warm wishes for a happy Christmas from Rosemary $30
- Remembering Mom who made my family’s Christmases special. Miss and love you, Holly Dorsey $20
- Remembering Marge, Flip, Jack, Bob, Bill, Donald. Mamie, Pop, Bill, Snookie Jimmy and Eileen $50
- With love for our grandchildren, Sadie, Nora, Noah Easton $25
- From Nancy $100
- Parents, brothers, all loved ones who have passed in memory. $100
- In honor of our grandchildren Kylie, Taryn, Tanner and Tessa $40
- Daddy, Mom, Tom, wish you were here. Merry Christmas! XOXO $35
- Merry Christmas from Clara $20
- In loving memory of Debra Buchanan $50
- For my “Grands”: Emily, Christopher, Natalie, Nicholas, Noelle, Kayla and Becky $150
- In memory of parents from Audrey $20
- Marilyn and Peter $35
- In memory of Dave, Bridie, Kevin and Paul $100
- From Susan $25
- In loving memory of Carolyn Duchesneau. We miss you. $10
- In loving memory of “Duke” Duchesneau. We miss you. $10
- From Tony and Debby $250
- American Veterans in Prison Chapter at the Hampden County Sheriff’s Department $1,400
- In memory of Marion and Daniel Bisi from Barbara and Marvin Howard $100
Received $10,813
Total to date $26,388
Still needed $123,612
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