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Our student library just got bigger!

By Katiana Smith | Dec 28, 2022

Reading is a passport to countless adventures! – Mary Pope Osbourne It is said that everyone is a reader, some just haven’t found their favorite book yet. A heartfelt thank you to the Literacy Volunteers of Greater Waterbury for your annual donation of books our youth can get lost in. Your continued support and investment…

WYS Youth Create Holiday Cards!

By Katiana Smith | Dec 28, 2022

Our Waterbury Youth Services’ (WYS) youth got their creative juices flowing when they designed handmade holiday themed cards for the UPSTARTERS Card Making Contest for United Way of Greater Waterbury! UPSTARTERS is an initiative that gives local youth exposure to the role they can play in addressing community needs. Rather than hoping that youth learn…

Thanks to you, our Holiday Toy Store was a Success!

By Katiana Smith | Dec 21, 2022

The best gift is giving from your heart. – Kevin Heath We cannot thank each of you enough for making our Holiday Toy Store for Waterbury’s families and children a huge success! Your generosity helped to spread joy, incite laughter, and brighten the season for 49 families and 123 children. Please know you made this…

We could not have done it without You!

By Katiana Smith | Dec 21, 2022

“Behind every life changed is someone who cares. We’re happy our special “someone” is you! -Unknown As the year comes to a close, this is the time to count our blessings. Here, at Waterbury Youth Services, you are at the top of our list! A tremendous Thank – You to our sponsors for joining us…

Hear about WYS’ exciting interview on WATR’s Talk of the Town

By Judy Perrin | Dec 14, 2022

On December 1st, 2022, Waterbury Youth Services’ Director of Program Operations, Olivia Dudley and Director of Philanthropy and Grants, Judy Perrin, were guests on WATR Radio’s Talk of the Town with Steve Noxon. Talk of the Town, an exciting, fast-paced radio talk show, airs on WATR 1320am and 97.7 FM from 10am to 1pm eastern…

Learn about WYS’ New After-School Program!

By Katiana Smith | Dec 12, 2022

Spread the word about our new after-school program for high school youth! Do you know a high school teen that’s interested in getting more involved in our community and learning about the history of racism in our country?   Have them sign up for our free after school program STUDY & TRANSCEND INSTITUTIONAL RACISM (STIR)…