100 Days, 100 Ways

100 Days, 100 Ways: Day 39!

Today, I participated in a Prevention Council meeting with other folks interested in providing positive experiences for youth!
from Christina Reddington of The Wellspring Foundation

Thanks to Christina and everyone at Wellspring who advance the good by helping individuals and families to lead quality lives! 

Will you be doing something to promote the good within our community during the remaining 61 days of this campaign? Tell us at http://www.100days100ways.org!

About The Wellspring Foundation
Wellspring, located in Bethlethem, CT, is a nonprofit multi-service mental health organization that assists individuals and families in working through the emotional, psychological, and educational difficulties which prevent them from establishing and maintaining healthy and meaningful lives. Treatment is aimed toward recovery and return to home, school, and community. For more information, visit http://www.wellspring.org

100 Days, 100 Ways: Day 38!

Today, I made a quilt to benefit farmland preservation in my community.
from Mayor Patricia Murphy, New Milford

Thanks to Mayor Murphy and everyone in New Milford who advance the good by maintaining and improving their community! 

Will you be doing something to promote the good within our community during the remaining 62 days of this campaign? Tell us at http://www.100days100ways.org!

About Farmland Preservation in New Milford
New Milford considers agriculture a significant part of its heritage and a potentially vital part of its future. In 2006, New Milford Mayor Pat Murphy established the New Milford Farmland Preservation Committee, charging it with assisting the town in identifying and implementing strategies for acquiring and protecting farmlands. For more information, visit http://www.newmilford.org/content/703/default.aspx 

100 Days, 100 Ways: Day 37!

Today, I worked with my Rotary Club to get a free dictionary to every 3rd grader in New Milford.
from Ivan Shiffman at Union Savings Bank

Thanks to Ivan and everyone at New Milford Rotary & Union Savings Bank who advance the good by getting involved in the community! 

Will you be doing something to promote the good within our community during the remaining 63 days of this campaign? Tell us at http://www.100days100ways.org!

About New Milford Rotary
Rotary works to improve the local community, increase international goodwill and understanding, and support international projects.  Rotary International is leading the worldwide campaign to eradicate polio. New Milford Rotary volunteers run projects and the club donates financially to community and international projects and services which help others and promote goodwill and understanding.  A sampling of the Club's many projects include Support for D.A.R.E. Progam, Monthly Food Pantry Collection, Christmas Stamps for Seniors, Literacy Project, Home Shelter Volunteers, Mentoring, College Scholarshops, Matching Grants, Library Books- Africa/Mongolia/St Lucia, Wheelchairs for India, and School room in Haiti. More info at http://www.nmrotary.org/ 

100 Days, 100 Ways: Day 36!

Today, I offered to babysit for a single mom.
from Patti Clarke at Moots, Pellegrini, Mannion, Martindale, & Dratch P.C.

Thanks to Patti and everyone at Moots, Pellegrini, Mannion, Martindale, & Dratch P.C. who advance the good by being there when people need them! 

Will you be doing something to promote the good within our community during the remaining 64 days of this campaign? Tell us at http://www.100days100ways.org!

100 Days, 100 Ways: Day 35!

Today, I worked to keep kids involved in athletics and educational activities.
from Tom Esposito of Motivational Volunteers Promoting the Spirit of Sports (MVPSOS)

Thanks to Tom and everyone at MVPSOS who advance the good by helping kids to challenge themselves! 

Will you be doing something to promote the good within our community during the remaining 65 days of this campaign? Tell us at http://www.100days100ways.org!

About Motivational Volunteers Promoting the Spirit of Sports
MVPSOS was created to ensure a solid foundation for the future educational and personal success of our youth by keeping them involved in athletics and educational activities through the support of athletics and programs in our schools and our community. Find more information at http://mvpsos.com/

100 Days, 100 Ways: Day 34!

Today, I advocated for clients at Southbury Training School.
from Dale Brown of WeCAHR

Thanks to Dale and everyone at WeCAHR who advance the good by advocating on behalf of children and adults with disabilities. 

Will you be doing something to promote the good within our community during the remaining 66 days of this campaign? Tell us at http://www.100days100ways.org!

About WeCAHR
WeCAHR was created in 1977 by a group of parents who saw the need for an independent agency to help assure that their children with disabilities were receiving the services and support they need. Today, WeCAHR continues to advocate for civil and human rights by creating and promote personal success, independence and community involvement for children and adults with disabilities. It provides services through direct advocacy representation, advocacy counseling, training and support. For more information, visit http://www.wecahr.org

About Southbury Training School
The Department of Developmental Services' (DDS) Southbury Training School is situated on over 1600 acres in Southbury, Connecticut. The school was built in the late 1930’s as home for individuals with mental retardation. Today, over 515 people reside in small cottages and apartments on the rural campus. Sixty percent of the Southbury residents have lived here for the past thirty years and most have chosen to continue to call Southbury home. The individuals who live here participate in a variety of day programs on and off campus. They have opportunities to work in individual and group supported employment at local business, job skills training, sheltered employment and various community experience and leisure programs. For more information, visit http://www.ct.gov/dds/cwp/view.asp?a=2037&q=392994 

100 Days, 100 Ways: Day 33!

Today, I used play to help heal children who have been exposed to psychological trauma.
from Nick Hoffman of Family & Children's Aid

Thanks to Nick and everyone at Family & Children's Aid who advance the good by protecting the most vulnerable in our community! 

Will you be doing something to promote the good within our community during the remaining 67 days of this campaign? Tell us at http://www.100days100ways.org!

About Family & Children's Aid
Family & Children's Aid (FCA) serves as a refuge for abused and neglected children who are without protection, without parental support and without hope. More than just offering the basic human rights of food, clothing and shelter, FCA strives to heal and support Connecticut's children and families by meeting a higher level of need, teaching them about respect, compassion and trust. FCA currently operates six neighborhood-style group home programs with 60 beds serving Connecticut's neediest children. In additional, FCA offers out-patient programs, in-home services and a summer camp for the children in our homes. More at http://www.fcaweb.org

100 Days, 100 Ways: Day 32!

Today, I ensured that people with mental illness have housing and case management services in our community.
from Kathleen Deschenes of Interlude

Thanks to Kathleen and everyone at Interlude who advance the good by helping people with mental illness to live more independently within their community! 

Will you be doing something to promote the good within our community during the remaining 68 days of this campaign? Tell us at http://www.100days100ways.org!

About Interlude
Interlude is a community-based mental health agency serving the greater Danbury area. It provides housing, support services, and advocacy to men and women who are diagnosed with a primary psychiatric disorder and/or a co-occurring substance abuse disorder. Eligible clients must be age 18 or older and referred through the Western Connecticut Mental Health Network Danbury office. Visit www.interludeinc.org for more information, or call (203) 797-1210.

100 Days, 100 Ways: Day 31!

Today, I took the time to listen to someone who just really needed to talk.
from Jennifer Birdseye at Webster Bank

Thanks to Jennifer and other employees at Webster Bank who advance the good by helping others in the community! 

Will you be doing something to promote the good within our community during the remaining 69 days of this campaign? Tell us at http://www.100days100ways.org!

100 Days, 100 Ways: Day 30!

Today, I organized and promoted a food drive to bring much needed supplies into the community.
from Jennifer Ferraiuolo at Danbury Hospital

Thanks to Jennifer and Danbury Hospital for advancing the good by looking after the health of our community and going the extra step to give even more! 

Will you be doing something to promote the good within our community during the remaining 70 days of this campaign? Tell us at http://www.100days100ways.org!

About Danbury Hospital
For 120 years, Danbury Hospital’s mission in western Connecticut and nearby New York has been to advance the health and well-being of people in the community in partnership with those it serves. As the primary provider for a population of 350,000, the 371-bed regional medical center and community teaching hospital maintains centers of excellence and specialized programs for emergency and trauma care, surgery, cancer, cardiovascular services, digestive disorders, radiology, laboratory medicine, maternity, neonatal and pediatric medicine, sleep disorders, asthma management, diabetes, physical medicine and rehabilitation, and behavioral health care. For more information, go to http://www.danburyhospital.org or call (203) 739-7000.

100 Days, 100 Ways: Day 29!

Today, I volunteered at the Morning Glory Breakfast program, serving hearty bowls of oatmeal and hot coffee.
from Alecia Andrews at United Way of Western Connecticut

Thanks to Alecia and other volunteers in the community for advancing the good by ensuring that families and individuals don't go hungry! 

Will you be doing something to promote the good within our community during the remaining 71 days of this campaign? Tell us at http://www.100days100ways.org!

About Morning Glory Breakfast Program
Morning Glory, run by Catholic Charities, is a breakfast program for families and adults who are experiencing homelessness or financial disadvantage. It is located at Dorothy Day Hospitality House, and is open Monday through Friday from 6:30AM to 9:00AM. Catholic Charities has 4 other programs in our community helping serve the most vulnerable populations. For more information, contact Michele Conderino, Program Director, (203) 748-0848 Ext 231. 

100 Days, 100 Ways: Day 28!

Today, I was able to offer HELP and HOPE to those suffering under the bondage of addiction.
from Frank Martino at MCCA/Sobering Center

Thanks to Frank and everyone at MCCA/Sobering Center for advancing the good by offering people a new lease on life! 

Will you be doing something to promote the good within our community during the remaining 72 days of this campaign? Tell us at http://www.100days100ways.org!

About MCCA/Sobering Center
The Sobering Center at MCCA a short-term, therapeutic Social Setting Detoxification Program for the chemically dependent, co-occurring, homeless individual in need of care in preparation for treatment. The goal of the Sobering Center is to provide a safe, substance free, non-medical respite for the chemically dependent individual upon waiting to be referred and placed into the next appropriate continuum of care. More info at http://www.mccaonline.com   

100 Days, 100 Ways: Day 27!

Today, I found a math tutor for a woman who is working toward her GED.
from Louise Moss at Women's Mentoring Network

Thanks to Louise and everyone at Women's Mentoring Network for advancing the good by making connections that change lives! 

Will you be doing something to promote the good within our community during the remaining 73 days of this campaign? Tell us at http://www.100days100ways.org!

About Women's Mentoring Network
Women's Mentoring Network is a career, educational and personal resource that promotes economic empowerment for low-income women through four core program services: Employment, Adult Education, Family Literacy, and Youth Enrichment. More at http://www.wmninc.org

100 Days, 100 Ways: Day 26!

Today, I packed more than 70 books for donation to the C.H. Booth Library, Friends of the Library sale. Read it forward!
from Beth Agen at Newtown Youth & Family Services

Thanks to Beth and everyone at Newtown Youth & Family Services for advancing the good by helping people in the community when they most need it! 

Will you be doing something to promote the good within our community during the remaining 74 days of this campaign? Tell us at http://www.100days100ways.org!

About Newtown Youth & Family Services
Newtown Youth and Family Services, Inc. is a licensed, non-profit, mental health clinic and youth service bureau that provides outpatient individual, couple and family counseling and substance abuse treatment services to individuals of all ages throughout the greater Newtown area, regardless of ability to pay. It also offers prevention initiatives, after school, evening and weekend programs and support groups to promote individual and community wellness. For more, go to http://www.newtownyouthandfamilyservices.org

100 Days, 100 Ways: Day 25!

Today, I arranged for Bethel Girl Scout troops to start collecting food for a Thanksgiving meal for children at the group homes of Family & Children's Aid.
from Karen Mello at United Way of Western Connecticut

Thanks to Karen and others in our community who advance the good by coming to the aid of our most vulnerable! 

Will you be doing something to promote the good within our community during the remaining 75 days of this campaign? Tell us at http://www.100days100ways.org!

About Family & Children's Aid
Family & Children's Aid (FCA) serves as a refuge for abused and neglected children who are without protection, without parental support and without hope. More than just offering the basic human rights of food, clothing and shelter, FCA strives to heal and support Connecticut's children and families by meeting a higher level of need, teaching them about respect, compassion and trust. FCA currently operates six neighborhood-style group home programs with 60 beds serving Connecticut's neediest children. In additional, FCA offers out-patient programs, in-home services and a summer camp for the children in our homes. More at http://www.fcaweb.org

100 Days, 100 Ways: Day 24!

Today, I helped a single mom get a loan to buy a car so she can get to her job.
from Carolyn Silliman of Catholic Charities Family Loan Program

Thanks to Carolyn and everyone at Catholic Charities for advancing the good by helping people become financially self-sufficient!

Will you be doing something to promote the good within our community during the remaining 76 days of this campaign? Tell us at http://www.100days100ways.org!

About Catholic Charities Family Loan Program
The Family Loan Program is a Community Partnership helping families achieve self-sufficiency. It helps working parents maintain employment and economic stability by providing small loans to cover job-related expenses, transportation, and housing costs. Applicants who are approved for loans will also receive budget and credit counseling to help them make the most of their income as well as prepare for their future. Loans help families maintain their self-respect and move toward attaining a positive credit history. Information: (203) 743-4412.

100 Days, 100 Ways: Day 23!

Today, I provided 67 backpacks filled with school supplies to children of families in need.
from Susan Thomas of Danbury Regional Child Advocacy Center

Thanks to Susan and everyone at DRCAC for advancing the good by helping families stay together!

Will you be doing something to promote the good within our community during the remaining 77 days of this campaign? Tell us at http://www.100days100ways.org!

About Danbury Regional Child Advocacy Center (DRCAC)
DRCAC is a private, non-profit child abuse prevention agency, providing timely and effective services which help high risk parents increase skills and knowledge necessary to prevent out-of-home placement of their children.
Website: http://www.danburychildadvocacy.org/ 

100 Days, 100 Ways: Day 22!

Today, I congratulated a 19 year-old on her road to recovery for staying clean and sober for 30 days.
from Janet Downes of MCCA New Milford

Thanks to Janet and everyone at MCCA for advancing the good by helping people reclaim their lives!

Will you be doing something to promote the good within our community during the remaining 78 days of this campaign? Tell us at http://www.100days100ways.org!

About MCCA New Milford
MCCA works to provide help and instill hope for individuals, families and organizations working to overcome and prevent addictions, co-ocurring disorders and associated problems. It offers multi-lingual services in Spanish, Portuguese, French and Polish.
Website: http://www.mccaonline.com/ 

100 Days, 100 Ways: Day 21!

Today, I volunteered with Connecticut DEP's CARE program to get kids hooked on fishing, not on drugs!
from Nancy Bono of Xerox

Thanks to Nancy and other employees of Xerox who volunteer their time to help advance the good!

Will you be doing something to promote the good within our community during the remaining 79 days of this campaign? Tell us at http://www.100days100ways.org!

About Connecticut DEP's CARE Program
Connecticut Aquatic Resources Education (CARE) has taught over 111,000 citizens about water, fish and fishing since 1986.  Over 500 Certified Instructors have volunteered their time to the program.  Additionally, City Fishing summer events have taught 25,000 minority youth on urban waters. The CARE curriculum is included in the classrooms of twelve school systems. Educational efforts at two Fisheries Division hatcheries and a CARE education center reach 10,000 citizens annually.
More at http://www.ct.gov/dep/cwp/view.asp?a=2696&q=386682&depNav_GID=1630

100 Days, 100 Ways: Day 20!

Today, I helped a person who is a first generation college student arrange daily transportation to school.
from Bobby J. Poole of Community Action Committee of Danbury (CACD)

Thanks to Bobby and everyone associated with CACD for helping to advance the good!

Will you be doing something to promote the good within our community during the remaining 80 days of this campaign? Tell us at http://www.100days100ways.org!

About Community Action Committee of Danbury (CACD)
CACD is an antipoverty Agency that provides Emergency Energy Assistance, Early Childhood Education, After school activities for low income neighborhoods, Housing mediation and Eviction prevention, Rental Assistance,Emergency Food Assistance, Financial counseling, Individual Development and Individual Income Tax Preparation for low income individuals.

100 Days, 100 Ways: Day 19!

Today, I worked to advance economic development in Fairfield County.
from Betty Cordellos of ConneCTions

Thanks to Betty and everyone else at ConneCTions for advancing the good!

Will you be doing something to promote the good within our community during the remaining 81 days of this campaign? Tell us at http://www.100days100ways.org!

100 Days, 100 Ways: Day 18!

Today, I gave to paralyzed veterans.
from Ziva Velenik of Boehringer Ingelheim

Thanks to Ziva and other Boehringer Ingelheim employees who work to advance the good!

Will you be doing something to promote the good within our community during the remaining 82 days of this campaign? Tell us at http://www.100days100ways.org!

100 Days, 100 Ways: Day 17!

Today, I worked to help every child reach his or her full potential.
from Sue Rigano of the Stamford Public Education Foundation

Thanks to Sue and all associated with Stamford Public Education Foundation for advancing the good through quality education!

Will you be doing something to promote the good within our community during the remaining 83 days of this campaign? Tell us at http://www.100days100ways.org!

About Stamford Public Education Foundation (SPEF)
SPEF is part of a national network of local education foundations that support a high quality, public education experience for all students. Its mission is to improve student performance by facilitating, designing and evaluating high-impact academic partnership programs. SPEF matches the educational interests of business with the needs of individual schools and the school district to champion excellence in public education.

100 Days, 100 Ways: Day 16!

Today, I urged others within my company to give to United Way.
from Danette Melchionne of GE Asset Management

Thanks to Danette and the generous employees of GE Asset Management for donating to advance the good!

Will you be doing something to promote the good within our community during the remaining 84 days of this campaign? Tell us at http://www.100days100ways.org!

100 Days, 100 Ways: Day 15!

Today, I volunteered to provide transporation to job interviews for clients of TBICO who don't own a car.
from Lisa Allaby

Thanks to Lisa other committed volunteers in the community for helping to advance the good!

What will YOU do over the remaining 85 days? Tell us at http://www.100days100ways.org. 

About TBICO:
The Bridge to Independence and Career Opportunities (TBICO) is a nonprofit organization committed to helping women help themselves. It offers a resource center for women who want to improve their skills and their future but may not have the resources or confidence to pursue their goals and aspirations. All TBICO programs and services are employment-focused and cost-free. Training and services can be customized to suite a range of learning styles, career goals, interests, challenges and individual schedules.

Today, I volunteered to provide transporation to job interviews for clients of TBICO who don't own a car.
from Lisa Allaby

Thanks to Lisa other committed volunteers in the community for helping to advance the good!

What will YOU do over the remaining 85 days? Tell us at http://www.100days100ways.org. 

About TBICO:
The Bridge to Independence and Career Opportunities (TBICO) is a nonprofit organization committed to helping women help themselves. It offers a resource center for women who want to improve their skills and their future but may not have the resources or confidence to pursue their goals and aspirations. All TBICO programs and services are employment-focused and cost-free. Training and services can be customized to suite a range of learning styles, career goals, interests, challenges and individual schedules.

100 Days, 100 Ways: Day 14!

Today, I volunteered with the Women's Center of Greater Danbury.
from Peggy Kurinsky of Boehringer Ingelheim

Thanks to Peggy and other employees of Boehringer Ingelheim for helping to advance the good!

What will YOU do over the remaining 86 days? Tell us at http://www.100days100ways.org. 

About The Women's Center of Greater Danbury:
The Women's Center of Greater Danbury provides free and confidential services to prevent or lessen the trauma associated with domestic violence, sexual assault and other major life transitions. Located at 2 West Street in Danbury, Connecticut, the Women's Center serves thirteen towns in southwestern Connecticut:  Bethel, Bridgewater, Brookfield, Danbury, Kent, New Fairfield, New Milford, Newtown, Redding, Ridgefield, Roxbury, Sherman, and Washington.  Last year the Women's Center provided crisis services and community education to 21,349 women, men and children.

Today, I volunteered with the Women's Center of Greater Danbury.
from Peggy Kurinsky of Boehringer Ingelheim

Thanks to Peggy and other employees of Boehringer Ingelheim for helping to advance the good!

What will YOU do over the remaining 86 days? Tell us at http://www.100days100ways.org. 

About The Women's Center of Greater Danbury:
The Women's Center of Greater Danbury provides free and confidential services to prevent or lessen the trauma associated with domestic violence, sexual assault and other major life transitions. Located at 2 West Street in Danbury, Connecticut, the Women's Center serves thirteen towns in southwestern Connecticut:  Bethel, Bridgewater, Brookfield, Danbury, Kent, New Fairfield, New Milford, Newtown, Redding, Ridgefield, Roxbury, Sherman, and Washington.  Last year the Women's Center provided crisis services and community education to 21,349 women, men and children.

100 Day, 100 Ways: Day 13!

Today, I helped a young man find a job.
from Diane Rosenthel of Literacy Volunteers - Stamford/Greenwich

Thanks to Diane and other members of Literacy Volunteers for helping to advance the good!

What will YOU do over the remaining 87 days? Tell us at http://www.100days100ways.org. Will you be one of the WAYS?

About Literacy Volunteers - Stamford/Greenwich (LVSG):
LVSG is a community-based organization that utilizes the services of trained volunteers to provide free, high-quality reading, writing and English language programs to adults, both American and foreign born, for the purpose of enabling them to acquire the literacy skills necessary to achieve personal and occupational goals. LVSG believes that access to literacy education is essential to sustaining community-wide aspirations of strengthening families, enabling parents to participate in the education of their children and ensuring access to opportunities for economic advancement.

Today, I helped a young man find a job.
from Diane Rosenthel of Literacy Volunteers - Stamford/Greenwich

Thanks to Diane and other members of Literacy Volunteers for helping to advance the good!

What will YOU do over the remaining 87 days? Tell us at http://www.100days100ways.org. Will you be one of the WAYS?

About Literacy Volunteers - Stamford/Greenwich (LVSG):
LVSG is a community-based organization that utilizes the services of trained volunteers to provide free, high-quality reading, writing and English language programs to adults, both American and foreign born, for the purpose of enabling them to acquire the literacy skills necessary to achieve personal and occupational goals. LVSG believes that access to literacy education is essential to sustaining community-wide aspirations of strengthening families, enabling parents to participate in the education of their children and ensuring access to opportunities for economic advancement.

100 Days, 100 Ways: Day 12!

Today, I was a mentor to a child at Chester-Addison Community Center.
from Barbara Seith of Genworth Financial

Thanks to Barbara and other employees of Genworth Financial, and to Chester-Addison Community Center, for helping to advance the good!

What will YOU do over the remaining 88 days? Tell us at http://www.100days100ways.org. Will you be one of the WAYS?

100 Days, 100 Ways: Day 11!

Today, I empowered parents to advocated for their childrens' education.
from Silia Angarita of Exchange Club Parenting Skills Center

Thanks to Silia and the Exchange Club Center for helping to advance the good!

What will YOU do over the remaining 89 days? Tell us at http://www.100days100ways.org. Will you be one of the WAYS?

About Exchange Club Parenting Skills Center:
The mission of this agency is to stop the cycle of abuse by providing remedial and preventive intervention to abused and/or neglected children or those considered to be "at risk" and their families.

Today, I empowered parents to advocated for their childrens' education.
from Silia Angarita of Exchange Club Parenting Skills Center

Thanks to Silia and the Exchange Club Center for helping to advance the good!

What will YOU do over the remaining 89 days? Tell us at http://www.100days100ways.org. Will you be one of the WAYS?

About Exchange Club Parenting Skills Center:
The mission of this agency is to stop the cycle of abuse by providing remedial and preventive intervention to abused and/or neglected children or those considered to be "at risk" and their families.

100 Days, 100 Ways: Day Ten!

Today, I volunteered to drive the elderly to doctors appointments.
from Kathy Hanson of GE

Thanks to Kathy and the other volunteers at GE for helping to advance the good!

What will YOU do over the remaining 90 days? Tell us at http://www.100days100ways.org. Will you be one of the WAYS?

100 Days, 100 Ways: Day Nine!

Today, I led a volunteer effort to help nonprofits gain access to technology 
from Sandy Rankin, TS4NP.org 

Thanks to Sandy and the other volunteers at TS4NP.org for helping to advance the good!

What will YOU do over the remaining 91 days? Tell us at http://www.100days100ways.org. Will you be one of the WAYS?