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Newtown Police Union Shares Message With Residents

Police said the fundraiser "enable(s) the Police Union to operate and assist the community in various ways."

NEWTOWN, CT — Newtown Police Union President Det. Dan McAnaspie said the local police union is in the midst of a fundraising drive.

The generous contributions from residents and businesses here in Newtown enable the Police Union to operate and assist the community in various ways," wrote McAnaspie on social media.


Here is the full letter to residents from the Newtown Police Union:

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Dear Newtown Resident or Business Owner,

The Newtown Police Union is currently conducting its Annual Fundraiser Drive. This year’s fundraiser is being conducted by the Newtown Police Union as it has been so in the past. This means that 100% of your donation goes directly to our Organization and not shared with any paid solicitors. Only a small percentage of the funds are used for the postage and supplies to distribute this letter.

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This fundraiser has been very successful and the Newtown Police Union takes pride in supporting the Newtown Community in which we serve. The generous contributions from residents and businesses here in Newtown enable the Police Union to operate and assist the community in various ways.

In past years, the Newtown Police Union has actively supported organizations and worthy causes such as School Athletic Programs, Newtown Youth Athletic Programs, Local Scholarship Funds, The American Heart Association, Special Olympics Torch Run, US Marine Corps Toys for Tots, Newtown Parent Connection, M.A.D.D., St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Newtown’s Relay for Life and Main Street’s Halloween Trick-or-Treat event. In addition, the Newtown Police Union has provided financial assistance to several local families in their time of need during unforeseen circumstances as well as to Families of Injured or Fallen Police Officers. Please send your much appreciated contribution to:

Newtown Police Union
191 So. Main Street
Newtown, CT 06470

You may also scan the QR code to make a digital payment, credit card, debit card. We would like to thank you in advance for helping us make this year’s campaign even more successful than in the past.

Very Truly Yours,

Detective Daniel McAnaspie
President, Newtown Police Union
daniel.mcanaspie@newtown-ct.gov"

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