Friday, January 31, 2014

Warm The Children Success!

The Register Citizen's Warm The Children program continued its tradition of providing warm winter clothing for needy children. Generous members of the community donated $10,438, which benefited 107 children!

Thursday, January 30, 2014

LARC Wine Tasting

LARC is holding a wine tasting benefit in conjunction with Tony's Drive-In Package Store and Torrington Elks Lodge #372. The event will be held on Friday, March 21 from 6-9 p.m. at the Elks Lodge,70 Litchfield St., Torrington.  Tickets can be purchased in Torrington at LARC, Tony's Drive-In Package Store, the NW Chamber of Commerce, or in Winsted at The Bowen Agency. The cost is $25 in advance or $30 at the door. VIP tickets are $60.  For more information call Tony's at (860) 485-1490 or LARC at (860) 482-9364.

United Way to Hold Girls Summit

The United Way of Northwest Connecticut is holding a Girls Summit on Saturday, March 15, 2014.  To learn more, visit http://www.northwestunitedway.org/girls-summit

United Way Annual Report Available

The United Way of Northwest Connecticut's held its annual meeting on Monday, January 27th.  The annual report is available online at http://www.northwestunitedway.org/annual-report

Tuesday, January 28, 2014

Golf Volunteers Needed!

Think Spring! The United Way of Northwest Connecticut is looking for volunteers for its annual golf tournament, which will be held on Monday, May 12 at the Torrington Country Club. The Committee is forming now and is chaired by Bob Teittinen, Chief Lending Officer for Litchfield Bancorp, and Karl Brady, District Executive for Connecticut Rivers Council, Inc., Boy Scouts of America.
If interested, call the United Way at (860) 489-4131 or email Stephanie@northwestunitedway.org.

Thursday, January 16, 2014

United Way to Conduct Allocations Process

Up to 30 local volunteers will hold hearings from January 22 - 24 to determine yearly allocations for United Way of Northwest CT member agencies. 

United Way NWCT to Conduct Food Drive

The United Way of Northwest CT's Food For Your Neighbors drive will kick off on Valentine's Day, February 14. The drive will be conducted through Friday, March 14th for the benefit of local food banks.  The program is currently in the planning stages.

CT United Ways Join ALICE Study

CT United Ways have joined United Ways in New Jersey, Michigan, Indiana, and Florida for a research project known as ALICE, which stands for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed and represents residents who earn more than the US poverty level, but less than the basic cost of living.  Results of the study will be released on Labor Day, 2014.  The report will serve as a starting point for policy discussion about solutions for financial instability. A previous 2012 study was conducted by Rutgers University, which will conduct the study again. For comment or more information, contact Merle Berke-Schlessel, President, United Way of Coastal Fairfield County merle@unitedwaycfc.org (203) 339-6302, or Richard Porth, President, United Way of CT, Richard.porth@ctunitedway.org or (860) 571-7501.

Monday, January 6, 2014

Warm The Children

Thanks to the generosity of local residents and organizations, The Register Citizen's Warm The Children drive has raised $10,223! In light of the recent "vortex" bringing extremely cold weather down from Canada, these funds will no doubt be greatly appreciated by families that are unable to provide adequate winter outerwear for their children.  It's early in the winter season, so there's plenty of time to donate.  Send your contributions to the attention of Andrea Benedict, The Register Citizen, POB 58, Torrington, CT 06790. 

Friday, January 3, 2014

Job Center Changes Name

The CT Works office has a new name.  It's now called americanjobcenter northwest.  The website is http://jobcenter.usa.gov.

United Way NWCT Annual Meeting

The United Way of Northwest CT Annual Meeting will be held on Monday, January 27 at a noon luncheon at Marino's in Torrington. The program will include a report on 2013 activities and forecast for 2014.

Paul McLaughlin, Senior Vice President & Chief Operating Officer, Litchfield Bancorp, will retire as Chairman of the Board. The 2014 slate of officers will include Paul Rougeot, President, Northwest Hills Credit Union, Chair; JoAnn Ryan, President, Northwest CT Chamber of Commerce, First Vice Chair; Susan Suhanovsky, President, Torrington Water Company, Second Vice Chair; Ken Nowell, Theroux, Nowell & Stoughton LLC CPA, Treasurer; and Margret Warner, Vice President of Commercial Lending, Litchfield Bancorp, Secretary.

The United Way will welcome new Board members Jeff Geddes, Senior Vice President, Torrington Savings Bank, Attorney Victor Muschell, and Jacqueline Colon, Plant Manager, BD. They will join current members Kevin Canady, CT-MET Coordinator, Academic Skills Center, Northwestern CT Community College; Sandi Conforti, Assistant VP/Branch Manager, Northwest Community Bank; Matt DeRienzo, Group Editor, The Register Citizen; Maria Gonzalez, Manager, Torrington Self Sufficiency Center, New Opportunities; John Gergots, Vice President, Commercial Lending, Union Savings Bank; Gail Olsen, Owner, Ducci Kitchens; Jack Reynolds, Owner, Minuteman Press; Attorney Bill Riiska; Don Stein, First Selectman, Town of Barkhamsted; and Patty Sullivan-Polletta, Administrative Manager for Pulmonary & Diabetes Services, Charlotte Hungerford Hospital.


Lucy Nolan
This year’s invited keynote speaker is Ms. Lucy Nolan, Executive Director of End Hunger CT!, an organization dedicated to eliminating hunger in the state through legislative and administrative advocacy, outreach and public education. For more information, visit www.endhungerct.org