Wednesday, May 29, 2013

Torrington Club Offers Summer Tutoring

The Torrington Women's Club hopes to have at least fifteen volunteers to tutor up to twenty-eight students this summer.  The club has been tutoring school age children for about four years now.  Last fall they received a United Way grant to conduct a grade school tutoring program for dyslexic and learning disabled children. To learn more or volunteer, call June Zeiner at (860) 489-7258. 

Tuesday, May 28, 2013

United Way of NWCT Golf Photos

A photo gallery for the United Way of Northwest Connecticut's annual golf tournament that was held on May 13 is now available at http://www.northwestunitedway.org/32-annual-golf-tournament-image-gallery.

The tournament raised nearly $14,000, which provides supplemental funding for 24 member agencies. 

Monday, May 13, 2013

Child Care Center Opens in Norfolk

Norfolk Early Learning Center, located at 122 Laurel Way in Norfolk, is now open. The center is owned and operated by Paige Corey and Kailyn Nadeau, both formerly of the Winsted Area Child Care Center. For more information, call 860-542-6016 or visit www.norfolkearlylearningcenter.com

Chef to Help Food Pantry

Jake Gandolfo, a former contestant on Fox channel's Master Chef, will join patrons for a "Pop-Up Dinner" on May 26 at 7 p.m.  at Black Forest Bakery & CafĂ© in Canaan. Part of the proceeds will benefit Fishes & Loaves, a local food pantry.  For advance tickets and reservations, call 860-824-8275. Tickets are $30 per person.

FISH Announces Name Change

FISH, Inc. Torrington Chapter has changed its name to FISH of Northwestern Connecticut as the agency provides assistance beyond Torrington. FISH has a food pantry, 35-bed shelter (10 reserved for veterans) and provides other social services. To learn more, visit www.torringtonfish.org

Tuesday, May 7, 2013

Register for United Way Golf!

There's still time to register for the United Way of Northwest CT golf tournament, which is scheduled for Monday, May 13 at Torrington Country Club in Goshen.

The $185 cost per golfer covers lunch, 18 holes with a cart, driving range, dinner, and 5 raffle tickets, 2 mulligans, and the putting contest.  Two hole-in-one challenges are sponsored by Mitchell-Volvo Torrington and Northwest Hills Dealerships

To register, call (860) 489-4131 or email pat@northwestunitedway.org

Friday, May 3, 2013

United Way Director Attends Leadership Conference

Stephanie R. Barksdale, Executive Director of the United Way of Northwest Connecticut, recently attended a United Way Worldwide Staff Leaders Conference in Indianapolis.  The conference was paid through credits granted by United Way.

The three-day event featured a series of learning sessions designed to provide educational and networking opportunities for United Way leaders. Keynote speakers included Brian Gallagher, President and CEO of United Way Worldwide, and Stacey Stewart, President of United Way of America.

Attendees listened to guests ranging from Presidents and CEOs of national and global organizations, government officials, and leaders and members of preeminent Centers of Excellence.  Participants were able to learn about innovative and engaging strategies and explore a variety of topics in roundtable discussions.

"I learned a lot about the impact and importance of grant funding to reduce administrative expenses, inspiring donors to be a force in the community through major gifts, the role of United Way leadership in community impact, and how United Way can improve the high school graduation rate, among other topics," Barksdale said. "Hundreds of executives and staff attend this event.  It gave me a chance to network with United Way peers and learn from them as well."