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Waterbury Youth Services reaches their Turkey Drive Goal Thanks to Everyone at KBE Building Corporation!
Food insecurity in the Waterbury area is still a massive problem. It is especially difficult around the Holiday season for families in need. On Saturday, November 19, Waterbury Youth Services (WYS) held their annual Turkey Drive. Thanks to KBE Building Corporation, WYS was able to give away 50 Thanksgiving Dinners which included a turkey, pie,…
A Spooky Halloween at WYS
We couldn’t miss the opportunity to share our Spooky Halloween party we had. Our Program staff and our LAL youth did a phenomenal job planning and decorating so that our 4-H youth could have a memorable Halloween experience. Our LAL youth were hiding among the goblins and spider webs on our haunted trail that the…
WYS’ United Way Staff Campaign
The United Way of Greater Waterbury is an integral and important partner for Waterbury Youth Services (WYS). Because of the United Way of Greater Waterbury and others, WYS has a direct effect on Waterbury’s children and youth. Every year, WYS enthusiastically joins in United Way’s joy of giving by hosting a staff campaign to raise…
Hispanic Heritage Dinner
We’re stepping into November remembering all the fun festivities we had going on in October! Last month we closed out Hispanic Heritage month with a spectacular cultural dinner celebration for POWER that was coordinated by our POWER Program Coordinator Felicia. We are proud to join in the festivities, celebrate and recognize the profound influence of…
Mentors Needed for Waterbury Youth!
At Waterbury Youth Services, our mission is simple: Guiding youth to discover their unique talents and potential for success- one life at a time. Our Mentoring program is looking for kind, caring, dedicated community members who are ready to make a commitment to the next generation! This is an opportunity to make real, tangible change…
United Way Day of Caring was Extraordinary
A tremendous Thank You to United Way and Arianna Motta, Volunteer Engagement Coordinator, and to our amazing volunteers from FD Community Federal Credit Union, Torrco, and Webster Bank, for another spectacular Day of Caring. Each year United Way holds a Day of Caring for not for profits who need various projects done. On Thursday, September…