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.