COMMUNITY FAIR MASTER LIST
Updated 4/20/15
Abbott Terrace Health Center
44 Abbott Terrace, Waterbury, CT 06702
Contact: Chuck Sanzone
Phone: (203)755-4870 ext. 104
Email: childdaycare@abbotterracehc.com
Website: www.athenahealthcare.com/CT_Abbott_Terrace.aspx
Abbott Terrace Health Center provides short-term rehabilitation, long-term, hospice, and
respite care within the heart of Waterbury. Families can feel confident that their loved ones will
be cared for with compassion, dignity, and respect by a team of dedicated and highly trained
professionals who are resident focused.
Ability Beyond
4 Berkshire Blvd, Bethel, CT 06801
Contact: Samantha Cosentino
Phone: (203) 826-3181
Email: Samantha.cosentino@abilitybeyond.org
Website: abilitybeyond.org
At Ability Beyond Disability, we discover, build and celebrate the ability in all people.
For over 55 years Ability Beyond Disability has been the premiere resource helping individuals
with disabilities pursue lives that most people take for granted such as finding homes,
providing support, training for work and then helping to find a job.
Ädelbrook Behavioral & Developmental Services
60 HICKSVILLE RD. CROMWELL, CT 06416
HR Processing Center: 600 Corporate Row, Cromwell, CT 06416
Contact: Kenneth M. Vaughan, CSI Human Resources Manager
Phone: (860) 635-0330 X. 213
Email: kvaughan@adelbrook.org
Website: www.adelbrook.org
Ädelbrook specializes in developmental and intellectual disabilities, autism spectrum disorders,
and psychiatric disorders. Our services range from preschool to independent living, with
programs for children ages 3-21 and older. We offer in-home care, extended day school, and
residential living, among many other programs-whatever your needs, you have help at
Ädelbrook.
All Points Care, LLC
675 West Johnson Ave, Cheshire, CT 06410
Contact: Brian V. LaPointe
Phone: 203-649-0531
Email: HR@allpointecare.com
Website: www.allpointecare.com
YOU can make a difference in the life of an individual or a family struggling with the complex
issues surrounding developmental challenges, mental health diagnoses, complex behavioral
health needs, or other concerns that require professional assistance. When you are a part of
the All Pointe Care, you play a crucial role in providing therapeutic support for families,
children and adults throughout Connecticut.
Arts & Culture Collaborative, Waterbury Region
P.O. Box 1469 Waterbury, CT 06721
Contact: Diane Ploch, Administrator
Phone: (203)757-0701 ext.316
Email: dploch@waterburyregionarts.com
Website: www.waterburyregionarts.com
The Mission of the Waterbury Region Arts & Culture Collaborative is to strengthen and support
the arts in the Waterbury region as a central component of furthering economic and cultural
development in the region.
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Waterbury
1037 East Main Street, Waterbury, CT 06705
Contact: Manny Martinez, Director of Operations
Phone: (203)756-8104
Email: mmartinez@bgcgwater.org
Website: www.bgcgwater.org
To inspire and enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to realize their full
potential as productive, responsible and caring citizens.
Brass City Charter School
212 Chestnut Ave., Waterbury, CT 06710
Contact: Arri Sendzimir, Director of Development
Phone: (203)527-5942
Email: info@brasscitycharter.org
Website: www.brasscitycharter.org
Brass City Charter School (BCCS) provides a rigorous academic and holistic social - emotional
learning program that will eliminate the achievement gap for underserved students. BCCS
enables students to soar academically, develop as people of character, and lead meaningful and
productive lives both for themselves and for their community.
Brass City Harvest
73 Hill Street, Waterbury, CT 06704
Contact: Susan Pronovost- focus on agriculture/biology-related
Phone: (203)509-4058
Email: Susan.pronovost@snet.net
Contact: Rick Povilaitis- MSW LCSW focus on homeless
Phone: (203)525-3724
Email: povilaitis@sbcglobal.net
Website: brasscityharvestwtby.org
Brass City Harvest strives to develop sustainable inner city agriculture and sustainable food
system in Waterbury.
Brass Valley Education and Resource Center
14 Quentin Street, Waterbury, CT 06706
Contact: Steve Schrag
Phone: (203)910-7661
Email: stevenschrag@comcast.net
NO WEBSITE
The Center uses education as a way to increase energy for progressive social and economic
change. This is done by uniting working and poor people to explore their own experiences in
order to find answers to their problems and to build their confidence to take control of their
lives. We look to help them develop collective strategies that will work to solve their problems
that they face at work and in the community. Participants practice and develop decisionmaking, organizing and other leadership skills in an atmosphere of mutual respect and dignity.
Bridge to Success
100 North Elm Street, 2nd Floor, Waterbury, CT 06702-1512
Contact: Lori Hart, Director
Phone: (203) 754-0040 Fax: 888-205-1245
Email: director@waterburybts.org
Website: www.waterburybridgetosuccess.org
Waterbury Bridge to Success (BTS) is a partnership of local organizations, families and
volunteers. By joining forces, we ensure the city’s youth, from cradle to career, have access to
the quality healthcare, education and support they need to become responsible adults.
Together, we are building a strong bridge to connect our youth to a brighter future.
Not likely to attend Fair or have career/internship opportunities but can communicate these
things via newsletters to their 80+ partnership organizations.
Catholic Charities
13 Wolcott St., Waterbury, CT 06702
Contact: Malik Williams
Phone: (203)596-9359 ext. 255
E-mail: mwilliams@ccaoh.org
Website: www.ccaoh.org
Family Service Center providing help and creating hope. Individuals, families and communities
will become healthy, self-sufficient and productive, thriving in a just and compassionate
society.
CDI Head Start
P.O. Box 3447, Waterbury, CT 06705
Contact: Christine Mangiulli, Education Manager
Phone: (860) 480-8673
Email: cmangiulli@waterburyhs.org
The Children’s Center of Greater Waterbury Health Network, Inc
172 Grandview Avenue Waterbury, CT 06708
Contact: Gail Gatling-Ellison
Phone: (203) 573-6289, Fax: (203) 573-6204
E-mail: ggatling-ellison@wtbyhosp.org
The Children’s Center Of Greater Waterbury Health Network Inc's line of business is child day
care services.
Children’s Community School
31 Wolcott Street, Waterbury, CT 06721-1746
Contact: Lynn Curless, Director of Development
Phone: (203)575-0659 ext. 212
Email: development@ccswaterbury.org
Website: www.ccswaterbury.org
Private k-8 school
Children’s Community School educates the mind, body, and spirit of Waterbury’s underserved
children and encourages strong parental involvement to insure the success of each child.
Community Residences, Inc. (CRI)
732 West Street, Suite 12, Southington, CT 06489
Contact: Brittney Kilfeather
Phone: (860) 621-7600 ext 117
Email: bkilfeather@criinc.org
Website: www.criinc.org
Community Residences, Inc. is a not-for-profit corporation established in 1984. It is the
principal goal of CRI to provide high quality residential, employment and foster/adoptive
services to children and adults in the least restrictive manner possible. A key to reaching this
goal is the hiring, training and retention of a highly qualified, involved and well-motivated staff.
Connecticut Behavioral Health
673 South Main Street Cheshire, CT 06410
Contact: Denise Race, Office Manager
Phone: (203) 271-1430
Email: d.race@ctbehavioralhealth.com
Website: ctbehavioralhealth.com
Connecticut Behavioral Health provides therapy for Children, Adolescents, Families, and
Adults. CBH clinicians have received advanced training and are highly skilled in a variety of
empirically based treatment modalities. CBH clinicians perform a comprehensive intake
assessment during the patient's initial sessions and use this information to develop
individualized treatment plans. CBH provides psychological services across a variety of
diagnoses, treating nearly 300 individuals and families every week.
CT Board of Pardons and Paroles
55 West Main Street, Waterbury, CT 06702
Contact 1: Tara Brooks
Contact 2: Richard Sparaco, Director
Phone: 203-805-6605
Email: richard.sparaco@ct.gov and tara.brooks@ct.gov
Website: www.ct.gov/bopp
The mission of the Board of Pardons and Paroles is to facilitate the successful reintegration of
suitable offenders into the community.
Connecticut Community Care, Inc.
76 Westbury Park Rd, Watertown, CT 06795
Contact: Lorraine Luger, LCSW, Manager, Care Coordination
Phone: (203) 596-4800 x5404
Email: LorraineL@ctcommunitycare.org
Website: www.ctcommunitycare.org
Connecticut Community Care, Inc. (CCCI) identifies choices and provides services to help
people of all ages, abilities and incomes to live at home.
Connecticut Community Foundation
43 Field Street Waterbury, CT 06702
Contact: John Long
Phone: (203) 753-1315 Fax: (203) 756-3054
E-mail: jlong@conncf.org
Website: www.conncf.org
The Connecticut Community Foundation, formerly the Waterbury Foundation, engages
the community to address its needs by connecting charitable resources to sustainable
programs in human services, education, environment, health care and the arts.
Connecticut Dance Theatre, Inc.
120 Bank Street, Waterbury, CT 06702
Contact: Donna Bonasera
Phone: (203) 573-0004
Email: CTDance523@aol.com
(CDT) is dedicated to providing quality training, education, performance of dance and other
related performance arts within the State of Connecticut.
CT Department of Labor, Office of Veterans’ Workforce Development
249 Thomaston Ave, Waterbury, CT
Contact: Stephen Romano
Phone: (203) 437-3281
Email: Stephen.Romano@ct.gov
Website: www.ctdol.state.ct.us/veterans/vetreps.htm
“We counted on you, now you can count on us”. The Connecticut Department Of Labor's Office
for Veterans' Workforce Development wishes to take the opportunity to assist you in acquiring
the various benefits and services you might be entitled to receive and to make your transition
from military to civilian life as seamless as possible.
Connecticut Public Interest Research Group: ConnPIRG
2074 Park Street, Ste. 210, Hartford, CT, 06106
Contact: Rachel Konowitz, Campus Organizer
Phone: (860) 233-7554
C: (617) 909-0950
Email: rachel@connpirgstudents.org
Website: www.connpirg.org
ConnPIRG is a non-profit consumer advocacy group in whose mission is to focus on
underfunded areas in healthcare and transportation, among others.
CT Renaissance
350 Fairfield Avenue, Suite 701 Bridgeport, CT 06604
Contact: Gregory Burnett
Phone: (203)336-5225
Email: gburnett@ctrenaissance.com
Website: www.ctrenaissance.com
The overriding mission at Connecticut Renaissance is to continue expanding and diversifying
behavioral health, criminal justice and research services for adults, adolescents, and families
in Connecticut, leading to a positive outcome for the community at large.
Connecticut Junior Republic (CARE)
80 Prospect Street Waterbury, CT 06702
Contact: Dave Burgos
Phone: (203)757-9939, Fax (203)756-9922
E-mail: dburgos@cjryouth.org
Website: www.ctjuniorrepublic.org
The Connecticut Junior Republic (CJR) is a private non-profit organization dedicated to helping
troubled youth become productive members of their communities. CJR accomplishes its
mission of service by providing residential and community-based care, treatment and
education programs to help troubled boys and girls and their families.
*Federal Work Study Possibility
State of Connecticut, Department of Developmental Services/Retardation
55 West Main Street, Waterbury, CT 06702
Contact: Fritz Gorst, Regional Director
Phone: (203)805-7401
Email: fritz.gorst@ct.gov
Website: ct.gov/dds/site/default.asp
The Department of Developmental Services' mission is to join with others to create the
conditions under which all the people we serve experience presence and participation in
Connecticut town life, opportunities to develop and exercise competence, opportunities to make
choices in the pursuit of a personal future, good relationships with family members and friends
and respect and dignity.
Department of Public Works, City of Waterbury
185 South Main st. 1st & 5th floors , Waterbury, CT 06706
Contact: David B. Simpson, Deputy Director
Email: dsimpson@waterburyct.org
Contact: David Vaught, GIS
Email: dvaught@waterburyct.org
Contact: Patricia Goodin, Accountant
Email: pgoodin@waterburyct.org
Phone: (203)574-6851
Website: www.waterburyct.org/publicworks
The mission of the Department of Public Works is to provide quality construction, operations
and maintenance services for the City of Waterbury’s infrastructure and facilities.
Easter Seals Waterbury
22 Tompkins Street, Waterbury, CT 06708
Contact: Carolee Kalita
Phone: (203)754-5141 ext. 243
E-mail: ckalita@eswct.com
Website: waterburyct.easterseals.com
Easter Seals provides exceptional services, education, outreach, and advocacy so that people
living with autism and other disabilities can live, learn, work and play in our communities.
Family Service Agency of Greater Waterbury
34 Murray Street, Waterbury, CT 06710
Contact: Nancy Minardi, Director of Human Resources
Phone: (203)756-8317 Fax: (203) 756-8310
E-mail: nminardi@familyservicesgw.org
Website: www.familyservicesgw.org
To strengthen lives and inspire hope through quality services, community collaboration, and
social advocacy.
Frisbie Elementary School
24 Todd Road #1, Wolcott, CT 06716
Contact: Rosa Santos Ramalhete – School Psychologist
Phone: (203)879-8146
Email: rramalhete@wolcottps.org
Website: www.wolcottps.org/subsite/fes
The mission of Frisbie Elementary School is to develop in each student the knowledge, skills,
and attitudes necessary for productive citizenship, including a personally rewarding quality of
life, appreciation of our heritage, and a commitment to the ideals of democracy.
Gear Up
Naugatuck Valley Community College, 750 Chase Parkway, Waterbury, CT 06708
Contact: David Celotto, Program Director
Phone: 203-575-8007
Email: dcelotto@nv.edu and/or dcelotto@nvcc.commnet.edu
Website: www.nv.edu/offices-departments/bridge-to-college/gear-up
The U.S. Department of Education has awarded a Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for
Undergraduate Program (GEAR UP) grant to improve college access and readiness for
Connecticut students. The NVCC Bridge to College office oversees the Waterbury GEAR UP
program. GEAR UP in Waterbury is a partnership between NVCC, the Waterbury Public School
System and the community. The GEAR UP grant initiative will service a total cohort of
approximately 2,500 sixth and seventh graders enrolled in the Waterbury Public School System
beginning with the 2012 – 2013 school year.
Girls Incorporated of Southwestern Connecticut
35 Park Place Waterbury, CT 06702
Contact: Alysse Rodrigues
Phone: (203) 756-4639 Fax: (203) 756-3638
Email: arodigues@girlsincswct.org
Website: www.girlsincswct.org
Girls Incorporated is a national nonprofit youth organization dedicated to inspiring all girls to
be strong, smart, and bold. With roots dating to 1864, Girls Inc has provided vital educational
programs to millions of American girls, particularly those in high-risk, underserved areas.
Today, innovative programs help girls confront subtle societal messages about their value and
potential, and prepare them to lead successful, independent, and fulfilling lives.
Girl Scouts of Southwestern Connecticut
171 Grandview Ave, Suite 102 Waterbury, CT 06708
Contact: Lydia Granitto
Phone: (203) 757-1340 ext. 3501
Email: Lgranitto@gsofct.org
Website: www.gsofct.org
Girl Scouts of Connecticut is a powerful force for helping girls develop uncommon leadership
skills that serve the common good. Through a diverse range of fun, horizon-stretching
experiences, girls of all ages and backgrounds gain the confidence, character and courage they
need to reach their fullest potential. In this safe and supportive environment, girls can explore
new skills, forge lasting friendships, and develop a strong self image—all guided by dynamic,
highly trained adult volunteers.
Grace Baptist Church
65 Kingsbury Street, Waterbury, CT 06702
Contact: Marge Wright
Phone: (203)574-1971
Email: wmmawright@aol.com
Website: www.gracebaptistchurchofwaterbury.com
Worship, witness, teach/learn and serve community of believers
Greater Waterbury YMCA
136 West Main St., Waterbury, CT06702
Contact: Kristin Mabrouk left, - VM to find new contact
Phone: (203)754-9622 ext. 106
Email: @waterburyymca.org
Website: www.waterburyymca.org
To put Christian principles into practice through programs that develop a healthy spirit, mind,
and body for all.
Hamden High School
2040 Dixwell Avenue Hamden, CT 06514
Contact: La Mecca Quinones
Phone: (203) 407-2040 Fax: (203) 407-2041
Email: LQuinones@hamden.org
Website: www.hamden.org/page.cfm?p=2272
In partnership with the students, parents and community of Hamden, our mission as
educators is to develop well-educated, responsible and productive global citizens through a
program of studies that will enable them to grow as individuals, to value differences, and to
adapt to a changing world.
INROADS New England Region, Inc.
241 Main Street, 2nd Floor, Hartford, CT 06106
Contact: Wendy Tyson-Wood, Manager
Phone: (860) 278-9000 x2603
Email: wtysonwood@INROADS.org
Website: www.INROADS.org
INROADS gives you the access and professional/managerial training to land a paid internship
at a top company.
The Institute of Professional Practice (IPP)
538 Preston Ave., Meriden, CT 06450
Contact: Kerry Antolini
Phone: 203-317-2700 X 110
Email: kantolini@Ippi.org
Website: www.ippi.org
As a private, non-profit human service and educational organization based in Vermont, we
provide treatment and supports to people with special and educational needs throughout New
England and in Maryland. Consultation and training programs to families, schools, human
service organizations, and governmental agencies across the United States complete our
comprehensive system of services.
Jane Do No More, Inc.
203 Church Street Rear, Naugatuck, CT 06770
Contact: Carol WIlton
Phone: (203) 729-0245
E-mail: carol@janedoenomore.org
Website: www.janedoenomore.org
The mission at Jane Doe No More is simple and focused, with one main objective. We will
improve the way society responds to victims of sexual assault. We will accomplish the mission
through awareness and education about this horrific crime so that all victims of sexual assault
will have the chance for a full and healthy recovery; thus shortening the time from crime to
healing.
The John Bale Book Company
158 Grand Street, Waterbury, CT 06702
Contact: Edith Reynolds, Owner
Phone: (203) 757-2279
Email: jbbks@yahoo.com
Website: www.johnbalebooks.com
Specializing in rare books, out-of-print books, used books, secondhand books, and other hardto-find books.
Kids Town LLC
835 Wolcott St, Waterbury, CT 06705
Contact: Nick Bova, Program Administrator
Phone: 203-216-7195 Fax: 203-755-6192
Email: nicholasbova@hotmail.com
Kids Town LLC is a child care center offering care to 239 children and staffing over 40
employees.
Currently seeking teachers, aides, and management potential employees.
Uconn's HDFS program graduates and potentials with the concentration of early childhood are
highly desired.
Literacy Volunteers of Greater Waterbury
Silas Bronson Library
267 Grand Street Waterbury, CT 06702
Contact: Tina Agati, Exec.Director
Phone: (203) 754-1164
E-mail: Lvgw-info@waterburyct.org
Website: www.lvgwct.org
The mission of Literacy Volunteers of Greater Waterbury is to teach adults to read, write, speak
and understand English; enabling them to attain their personal, family and career goals.
Loyola Development Corporation
83 Bank Street, 2nd floor Waterbury, CT 06702
Contact: Nancy MacMillan, Executive Director
Phone: (203) 346-0999
Email: nancy@loyoladevelopment.org
Website: loyoladevelopment.org
LDC is a non-profit organization that was established to prevent and eliminate neighborhood
deterioration and to promote the general social welfare of the community through the
construction, rehabilitation, ownership or operation of housing.
Main Street Waterbury
83 Bank Street, PO Box 1469 Waterbury, CT 06721
Contact: Carl Rosa, CEO
Phone: (203) 757-0701 ext. 302 Fax: (203) 756-3507
Email: crosa@waterburychamber.com
Website: www.mainstreetwaterbury.com
Main Street Waterbury is a grassroots, downtown management and revitalization program in
the context of historic preservation. Through improving the physical appearance of downtown
Waterbury, promoting its architectural and cultural assets, organizing volunteer initiatives,
sponsoring events, and fostering public/private partnerships.
Marrakech, Inc
6 Lunar Drive, Woodbridge, CT 06525
Contact: Lisa Pharr
Phone: (203)389-2970 Fax: (203)392-2160
Email: lpharr@marrakechinc.org
Website: www.marrakechinc.org
Marrakech, Inc provides residential, employment, support, referral, and advocacy services to
individuals with disabilities and people with similar service needs to assist them in exercising
their human rights as citizens and contributing members of society. Founded in 1971 by two
Yale undergraduates who believed people should be served in a way that promotes their ability
to self-direct their lives. Marrakech provided services to almost 1,900 people who face
challenges including developmental and acquired disabilities, mental illness and/or substance
abuse and economic challenges.
Mattatuck Museum
144 West Main Street, Waterbury, CT 06702
Contact: Robert Burns - Director
Phone: (203) 753-0381 ext. 122
Email: rburns@mattatuckmuseum.org
Website: www.mattatuckmuseum.org
The Mattatuck Museum Arts & History Center provides our community with professional
scholarship, preservation, and historical programming about our heritage, stimulates the
interest in the fine and decorative arts of Connecticut by showcasing their highest quality and
expression, and encourages an appreciation of the humanities and the fine arts through its
collections, exhibits and programs.
MCCA - New Dawn House
79 Payne Road Bethel, CT 06801
Contact: Carol Berran, Program Director
Phone: (203) 743-1150, Fax: (203)743-1105
Email: cberran@mccaonline.com
Website: www.mccaonline.com
MCCA, Midwestern Connecticut Council of Alcoholism, Inc. is the primary provider of
substance abuse prevention, evaluation and treatment services in the greater Danbury area.
MCCA was established in 1972 in response to regional needs for high quality professional
services for individuals and their families suffering from alcohol and substance abuse.
NAFI Connecticut, Inc.
20 Batterson Park Road, Suite 300, Farmington, CT 06032
Contact: Nicole Kroeber, LCSW
Phone: (203) 575-1997
Email: nicolekroeber@nafi.com
Website: www.nafict.org
NAFI CT, established as a corporation in 2003 under NAFI/NFI, is a multi-service agency that
provides programming, consultation and individualized support services to youth, families and
adults in a variety of settings across Connecticut. Foster Care, Developmental Services,
Residential Treatment, In-Home Services and Consultation are NAFI CT's areas of expertise.
Naugatuck Valley Project
26 Ludlow St. Waterbury, CT 06710
Contact: Janet Caggiano, NVP Organizer
Phone: (203) 574-2410, Fax: (203)574-3545
Email: nvpjanet@conversent.net
Website: naugatuckvalleyproject.org
Our mission is to build relationships among diverse groups around their shared values and
help them organize to gain the power to put these values into action.
Naugatuck Youth Services, Inc.
13 Scott Street, Naugatuck, CT 06770
Contact: Kristin Mabrouk
Phone: (203)720-5673
Email: kmabrouk@naugatuckyouthservices.org
Website: N/A
NYS just made the switch from being a town agency providing individual and family therapy to
becoming an independent non-profit with a focus on community programming, moving away
from providing clinical services.
* Would love to get some student volunteers, work-study, and interns ASAP!
Neighborhood Housing Services of Waterbury, Inc
161 North Main Street, Waterbury, CT 06702
Contact: Kevin Taylor, Executive Director
Phone: (203)753-1896, Fax: (203)757-6496
Email: assistant@nhswaterbury.org
Website: www.nhswaterbury.org
Neighborhood Housing Services of Waterbury, Inc. is a leader in the revitalization of Waterbury
and surrounding communities. Our mission is to improve neighborhoods and communities by
providing quality affordable housing, advancing development initiatives, and fostering selfsufficiency.
New Opportunities, Inc.: Circles
232 North Elm Street Waterbury, CT 06702
Contact: Julie Turrell
Phone: (203) 575-9799
E-mail: JTurrell@newoppinc.org
Website: www.newoppinc.org
Building relationships to end poverty. Facilitates a variety of social services programs for
Waterbury and Meriden area residents from early childhood to elderly services.
Office of the Mayor, Waterbury, CT
City Hall Building
235 Grand Street, 2nd floor, Waterbury, CT 06702
Contact: Geraldo Reyes & Monroe Webster, Mayoral Aide
Phone: (203)574-6712
Email: greyes@waterburyct.org, mwebster@waterburyct.org
Website: www.waterburyct.org/mayor
Municipal Government
Office of Victim Advocate
505 Hudson Street, 5th Floor, Hartford, CT 06106
Contact: Vanessa M. DeLeon, Secretary
Phone: (860)550-6632 Fax: (860)560-7065
Email: vanessa.m.deleon@ct.gov
Website: www.ct.gov/ova/site/default.asp
Court based victim advocacy program
Palace Theater
100 East Main Street, Waterbury, CT 06702
Contact: Jennifer Zembruski, Chief Operations Manager
Phone: (203)346-2005
Contact: Sheree Marcucci, Marketing and Public Relations Officer
Phone: (203)346-2008
Email: zembruski@palacetheaterct.org, marcucci@palacetheaterct.org
Website: www.palacetheaterct.org
The Palace Theater's vision is to stimulate a cultural and economic renaissance in the region
through the celebration of arts, education and community. The mission is to build a strong
sense of community and an appreciation for the arts by operating, maintaining and sustaining
the Palace Theater as a financially viable not-for-profit performing arts center that provides
positive artistic, cultural, educational, social and financial impact to the Greater Waterbury
area.
Reed Family Resource Center
Jonathan E. Reed School, 33 Griggs Street, Waterbury, CT 06704
Contact: Ernie Racine
Phone: (203) 574-8180 X. 101
Email: eracine@waterbury.k12.ct.us
In an attempt to continue to foster a lifelong passion of learning, The Family Resource Center
would like to start an after school program geared towards helping students succeed and thrive
within their academic courses.
Residential Management Services
808 4 Rod Rd, Berlin, CT 06037
Contact: B.J. Zanesky
Phone: 860-828-8635 ex. 12
Email: bzanesky@rms-inc.org
Website: www.rms-inc.org
Residential Management Services (RMS) is a private, non-profitorganization that was founded
in 1982 to provide residential supportsto individuals with intellectual disabilities.
Safe Haven of Greater Waterbury
29 Central Ave, Waterbury, CT 06702, P.O. Box 1503, Waterbury, CT 06721
Contact: Melissa Malagutti, Program Director
Phone: (203) 575-0388
Email: missyb_17_99@yahoo.com
Website: www.safehavengw.org
Safe Haven provides crisis intervention to any victim of domestic violence. Services include
emergency shelter, individual and group counseling, legal advocacy for both civil and criminal
matters, counseling and advocacy for children, information and referral, and community
education.
Salvation Army
74 Central Avenue, Waterbury, CT 06702
Contacts: Corps Officers: Majors John and Annette Lock
Phone: (203)754-7056, Fax: (203)753-6621
Email: John.Lock@use.salvationarmy.org
Annette.Lock@use.salvationarmy.org
Website: www.use.salvationarmy.org
The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal
Christian Church. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God.
Shakesperience Productions
117 Bank Street, Waterbury, CT 06702
Contact: Jeffrey Lapham, Executive Director
Phone: (203) 754-2531
Email: jlapham@shakesperienceproductions.org
Website: www.shakesperience.org
Shakesperience is a professional theater company located in Connecticut and reaching a
Northeast audience of adults and students.
Social Security Administration (SSA)
51 North Elm Street, Waterbury, CT 06702
Contact: Jennifer Ortiz, Operations Supervisor
Phone: (203) 756-7476
Email: jennifer.ortiz@ssa.gov
Website: www.ssa.gov
The United States Social Security Administration is an independent agency of the United States
federal government that administers Social Security, a social insurance program consisting of
retirement, disability, and survivors' benefits.
Special Olympics of Connecticut
2666 State Street, Suite 1 Hamden, CT 06517 (CORPORATE),
Contact: Marc Mercadante, Senior Director, Community Impact
Phone: (203) 230-1201 Fax: (203) 230-1202
Email: marcm@soct.org
Website: www.soct.org
The mission of Special Olympics is to provide year-round sports training and athletic
competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual
disabilities, giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate
courage, experience joy and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills and friendship with their
families, other Special Olympics athletes and the community.
*Federal Work Study Possibility
StayWell Health Center
80 Phoenix Avenue, Waterbury, CT 07602
Contact: Kenneth Korsu, Director of Human Resources
Phone: (203) 756-8021 ext. 3055
Email: kkorsu@staywellhealth.org
Contact: Holly Fortier, MS, Nurturing Families Network Clinical Supervisor
Phone: (203) 756-8021 ext. 3606 Fax: (203) 597-8637
Email: hfortier@staywellhealth.org
Website: www.staywellhealth.org
StayWell Health Center is committed to providing high quality community health care and
social services to the underserved and underinsured of the Greater Waterbury area, including
medical, dental, and mental health with the focus on prevention. StayWell Health Center has
adopted a comprehensive, community based approach to serving people by providing
education, advocacy, and bilingual/bicultural service.
United Way of Greater Waterbury
100 North Elm Street, 2nd Fl., Waterbury, CT 06702
Contact: Rebecca Williams, Executive Assistant
Phone: (203) 757-9855 ext. 21 Fax: (203) 757-0867
Email: rwilliams@unitedwaygw.org
Website: www.unitedwaygw.org
The mission of the United Way of Greater Waterbury is to maximize community resources to
help people in need in the ten-town Greater Waterbury area. Each year the United Way recruits
community volunteers to allocate funds in support of area health and human services.
University of Connecticut, School of Social Work
1798 Asylum Avenue, West Hartford, CT 06117
Contact: Joanne D. Donati , Administrative Services Assistant
Phone: (860) 570-9295
Email: joanne.donati@uconn.edu
Website: www.ssw.uconn.edu
The UConn School of Social Work is unique. Here, you have the opportunity to pursue a
methods-based specialization in social work practice. You can choose an area of concentration
— Casework; Group Work; Community Organization; Administration; or Policy Practice. Within
your chosen area of concentration, you will learn specific skills and practices as they apply in a
variety of professional settings.
Waterbury Development Corporation
83 Bank Street, 3rd Floor, Waterbury, CT 06702
Contact: Christine Hayward, Administrative Assistant
Phone: (203) 346-2607 ext. 7280 Fax: (203) 346-3910
Email: hayward@wdconline.org
Website: www.wdconline.org
The Waterbury Development Corporation (WDC) is the City of Waterbury’s designated economic
and community development agency. The Corporation was founded as a partnership of the
public and private sectors to help the City of Waterbury, its businesses, and its residents
revitalize their city, stimulate and support economic development, promote investment in
education, rehabilitate and maintain the city's housing stock, eliminate urban blight and
decay, manage construction projects, and improve the overall quality of life.
Waterbury Public Schools
236 Grand Street, Waterbury, CT 06702
Contact: Nancy Vaughan, School-Community Relations Coordinator
Phone: (203) 573-6633
Email: nvaughan@waterbury.k12.ct.us
Website: www.waterbury.k12.ct.us
Waterbury looks forward to its future in a region undergoing a great renaissance. With high
expectations for students and staff and with the commitment and support of parents and the
local community, the Waterbury Public Schools will achieve its dream of leading the way in
urban education.
Waterbury Regional Chamber
83 Bank Street, P.O. Box 1469, Waterbury, CT 06721
Contact: Courtney Ligi, Special Events Director; Program Director-Leadership Greater
Waterbury; Program Director-Young Professionals Of Waterbury Region
Phone: (203)757-0701 Ext.324 Fax: (203)756-3507
Email: cligi@waterburychamber.com
Website: www.waterburychamber.com
The Waterbury Regional Chamber of Commerce is a partnering business organization
dedicated to strengthening the regional economy by serving their members as a network,
resource and advocate. As the premier voice of businesses, the Chamber’s mission is to create
strategic partnerships and alliances between businesses and their markets and to speak and
act on their behalf on matters of public interest.
Waterbury Symphony Orchestra
110 Bank Street, Waterbury, CT 06702
Contact: Steve Collins, Executive Director
Phone: (203) 574-4283
Email: scollins@waterburysymphony.org
Website: www.waterburysymphony.org
Each season, the orchestra offers the music public in northwestern Connecticut a program of
classical, pops, educational and family concerts.
Waterbury Youth Service System, Inc.
83 Prospect Street, Waterbury, CT 06702
Contact: Ellie Cuifalo, Director of Development and Community Relations
Phone: (203) 573-0264 Fax: 203-755-4835
Email: ecuifalo@waterburyyouthservices.org
Website: www.waterburyyouthservices.org
Waterbury Youth Service System, Inc. is a private, non-profit organization committed to
providing services that promote the overall well-being of children, youth and families who
reside in Waterbury Connecticut and the 11 surrounding towns.
Wellmore Behavioral Health
141 East Main Street. Waterbury, CT 06702
Contact: Duane Persad
Phone: (203)574-9000 Ext. 1154 Fax: (203)574-9006
Email: dpersad@wellmore.org
Website: www.wellmore.org
Wellmore Behavioral Health promotes lifetime wellness through a continuum of essential and
innovative treatment and support services for children, adolescents, adults and their families –
giving them hope for better outcomes to lead safe, healthy and productive lives.