What's Happening!
Graduations, Summer Jobs, and Other Milestones…
Two residents donned graduation caps in June to make us proud! One of our girls will be attending Southern Connecticut University in the Fall, and another will begin work on her Certified Nursing Assistant training. Another resident will begin her training in cosmetology.
| Our residents have been working industriously this summer to fortify their personal bank accounts! Newly on board, our Vocational Coordinator has worked tirelessly with the girls to help them find employment at Gamestop, T.J. Maxx, Camp Mahackeno, and The New Canaan Nature Center. Summer has also found the girls celebrating one another’s birthdays, making trips to the beach, taking day trips, eating pizza, and generally enjoying this long hot summer! |
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Summer fun at the zooRecently Awarded Grants
Continuing its long-standing commitment to Project Return, Newman’s Own Foundation has awarded the agency two significant grants. One for $10,000 will contribute substantially to the agency’s efforts to support Residential Program alumnae who are currently participating in the Aftercare Program. An additional $2,500 grant will support HEAL (Health, Empathy, Altruism, Love). Newman’s Own has been among our most steadfast and generous donors, recognizing our efforts since we opened our doors in 1986.
Near & Far Aid, another long-time supporter, recently provided $12,000 in funding to maintain the agency’s core Residential Program. Near & Far has been a contributor since 2001.
First County Bank has awarded the agency a generous $5,000 grant to support our Aftercare and Transitional Living programs and services. Now celebrating its 10th anniversary, the Foundation has supported the agency since 2003 through both program grants and event sponsorships.
A first-time grant of $2,500 from The Wachovia Wells Fargo Foundation has recently been received. Aftercare and Transitional Living services will be supported through the grant.
A complete list of all of our generous foundation, community organization, business, and individual donors will be published in our upcoming 2011 Report To Our Supporters. Watch for it!
