Making a difference in our community...
Waterbury Youth Service System, Inc. is a non-profit agency dedicated to improving the lives of children and youth in the Greater Waterbury Region. WYSS provides hope and opportunity through programs and services that support families and help children reach their potential and become productive citizens.
Our method is simple. Give our youth the tools they need to succeed; safety, belief in themselves, hope, encouragement, caring and opportunities. They can-and do-become productive citizens.
"All the experiences working for WYSS has changed my life, in a way I never thought was possible. I have become a stronger, more educated person. I feel more confident and presentable. I have learned to be a great role model for other youths, and to help encourage other kids my age to become a better person."~David
"It's a rally to get the kids motivated to go back to school on a positive note by giving them information and resources for the school year." Event Coordinator Glenis Vialva
City Wide Back To School Rally
WYSS in partnership with the Department of Education, the Mayor's Office and other community agencies hosted its 13th annual city wide Back To School Rally on August 24th from 1:00-5:00 at Library Park, downtown Waterbury. The event prepares local youth to return to school motivated and ready to learn. Motivational speaker and radio show host Dr. Tekemia Dorsey encouraged our youth to succeed in school. Information about community resources, health & safety was available for parents; there was free food, beverages, giveaways, live entertainment, face painting and much more for all to enjoy. Back To School Rally Slideshow
WYSS Goes To NERD!!
WYSS had the privilege to be one of 24 non-profit agencies chosen to attend the first ever New England GiveCamp which was held at NERD (Microsoft's New England Research & Development Center in Cambridge, MA)!! Over 100 technology professionals came together for this weekend-long event; generously donating their time and talents to help provide software solutions for non-profit agencies. A very talented team of 4 was assigned to WYSS for the weekend. It was a great experience to work along side individuals who are dedicated to helping make a difference in their communities.
WYSS Youth Attend Camp Old Navy
WYSS would like to thank the Old Navy store in the Brass Mill Center for having 12 of our youth attend “Camp Old Navy”. It was a great experience for our youth; gaining invaluable, hands-on-experience in the retail environment. The youth had the chance to see the behind-the-scenes operations and to work side-by-side with store employees and managers. Check out the great pictures of our youth learning how to do inventory, dress a mannequin and ring up customers on our Facebook Page.