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Open House 2019
Open House October 15, 2019 4-6pm EDUCATION, CAREER, CLINICAL & PREVENTION PROGRAMS Waterbury Youth Services will host an Open House in celebration of its new programs as well as 43 years of service. This free event is open to the public and will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 15 from 4pm-6pm at the agency (83 Prospect…
ASF Grant Strengthens After School Program
American Savings Foundation $41,500 grant strengthens After School Program EDUCATION A Good High School Goes a Long Way But What Kids Learn Outside the Classroom Can Be Just As Powerful American Savings Foundation awarded a $41,500 grant to Waterbury Youth Services, Inc. (WYS) for the agency’s flagship after school program for high school students “Linking…
Help Great Childhoods Happen This April
Donate April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month Help make great childhoods this April. On April 10th, the Greater Waterbury Child Abuse Interdisciplinary Team (CAIT) will plant 100 pinwheels at their headquarters at Waterbury Youth Services to raise awareness that April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month, and to remind residents that services are available…
ION Bank gives $3,000 to support Urgent Client Needs for Homeless Youth
ION Bank Foundation Awards WYS $3000 for Urgent Client Needs for Homeless Youth Population Served: Low-income, at-risk youth ages 6-24. Program: Homeless Youth Resource Center/Youth & Family Emergency Services (YFES) Location of Population Served: Greater Waterbury area. Funds will support Urgent Client Needs for YFES Program, incling: bus passes for school/work/interviews, security deposits for housing, personal…
Prom Project Boutique
Prom Project Sign Up Waterbury Youth Services’ Prom Project Boutique: More Than Just A Dress Celebrating 21 Years of Making Dreams Come True The Prom Project Boutique 83 Prospect St., Waterbury Thursday, April 18th, 10am-2pm This event is free and open to any high school teen in need of prom attire. Prom season is almost here. To…
Jewish Federation of Western Connecticut Supports Truancy Program
Jewish Federation of Western Connecticut Awards WYS $7500 for Truancy Prevention and Counseling Program Population Served: Waterbury youth attending public Elementary, Middle and High School students from all ethnic backgrounds, both male and female, serving the most vulnerable at-risk, low-income population. Location of Population Served: Greater Waterbury Area. Truancy is a critical issue in Waterbury’s…