Monday, December 16, 2013
Volunteer Time Has Value
It's estimated that in Connecticut, each hour of volunteer time is worth $28, but the real value is the positive impact you'll see in your community. You can make a difference by giving food, gifts and donations to those in need. 2-1-1 statistics show that 1 out of 4 holiday meal and gift programs are unfulfilled. You can reach out to local faith-based and service organizations to find out what kind of help they need.
Operation Fuel Opens
Operation Fuel is accepting applications for their 2013-2014 winter program. Dial or visit 2-1-1 for assistance and information.
Thursday, December 12, 2013
Girl Scout Cookie Program Coming Soon
Starting January 4, 2014, Girl Scouts across the state are
taking part in a unique hands-on leadership and financial literacy program that
encourages girls to discover their dreams and connect with people in their
community. The Girl Scout Cookie Program is a fun way for girls to gain
five important skills that they can apply in their everyday life: goal setting,
decision making, money management, people skills, and business ethics. Girls
will show you how, in her own way, she’ll become a leader. Girl Scouts in Connecticut use the cookie proceeds to fund
community service projects, troop activities such as camping trips, travel
opportunities, and other fun activities. Girls will also be selling cookies for
the service project, Cookies for Heroes. This program allows customers
to purchase Girl Scout Cookies from their local Girl Scout and have them
delivered to service women and men at home and overseas. For more information, please visit www.gsofct.org.
Tuesday, December 10, 2013
Operation Overflow Needs Volunteers
Operation Overflow in Torrington needs male and female volunteers. If you can spend one night a month, a week, or just one night from 9 pm to 6 am at a church overflow shelter, please contact Lisa Hageman at the Torrington Soup Kitchen, (860) 480-1510.
Give A Gift In Honor of Someone
Want to give a gift that makes a difference this holiday season? Make a donation to the United Way in honor of someone you know or in memory in someone who's passed. There are a number of ways to donate: go to www.northwestunitedway.org and click on the front page sweater picture to be directed to the Give page; call the office at (860) 489-4131, or send a check to P.O. Box 1001, Torrington, CT 06790 today!
Wednesday, December 4, 2013
December Mobile Food Pantry
The CT Food Bank will deliver produce as follows in December:
Torrington: Tuesday, December 10 at 10:00 a.m. - First Congregational Church, 835 Riverside Ave.
Winsted: Thursday, December 19 at Noon - Northwestern CT Community College, Holabird Ave.
Torrington: Tuesday, December 10 at 10:00 a.m. - First Congregational Church, 835 Riverside Ave.
Winsted: Thursday, December 19 at Noon - Northwestern CT Community College, Holabird Ave.
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