DiMatteoGroup grants 26 wishes to families in need

The DiMatteo Group in Shelton made the holidays brighter for some area families in need. The group”™s staff of more than 25 granted 26 wishes and purchased a variety of gifts that were distributed through the “Under the Tree” program at BHcare in Ansonia. 

Rosemarie Esposito of Shelton and Zaibel Torres of Bridgeport, both from the DiMatteo Group, delivered goodwill and gifts at Assumption Church in Ansonia, the drop-off site.

“Our company was founded on the spirit of giving back to the community, especially this time of year, when we generously support local families,” said John DiMatteo, president of DiMatteo Group. “Throughout the year, our company and family foundation are involved in a variety of ongoing philanthropic projects.”

Founded more than 58 years ago, DiMatteo Group is a family-owned and operated business specializing in insurance, employee benefits, income tax and financial services.

“Thirteen years ago we established the DiMatteo Family Charitable Foundation and an annual golf tournament,” noted DiMatteo. “The foundation was established as a tribute to our late father who was battling cancer at the time. Since then, we have contributed over $376,000 for various well-known local and national charities that fund research, education and finding a cure for diseases.”

“Each year BHcare looks forward to working with the DiMatteo Group,” said Tammy Burrell, chairman of the Holiday Drive and treasurer of the BHcare Board of Directors

BHcare is a state-licensed, nonprofit behavioral health care provider serving the lower Naugatuck Valley, Greater New Haven and shoreline communities.