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Waterbury Youth Service System, Inc. is a non-profit agency dedicated to improving the lives of children and youth in the Greater Waterbury Region. WYSS provides hope and opportunity through programs and services that support families and help children reach their potential and become productive citizens. |
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To see pictures of Santa's Toy Fund Gathering
click here...
During this Christmas season, May you be blessed With the spirit of the season, which is peace, The gladness of the season, which is hope, And the heart of the season, which is love Somehow, not only for Christmas But all the long year through, The joy that you give to others Is the joy that comes back to you.
And the more you spend in blessing The more of your heart's possessing Returns to you glad. John Greenleaf Whittier |
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USE E-PLAZA online shopping mall fundraising program
We are pleased to announce the launch of an exciting new program that allows community members and friends to support Waterbury Youth Service System, Inc. by making online purchases through CT Nonprofits ePlaza, a Web site created in conjunction with the CT Association of Nonprofits (CT Nonprofits), Fundlink LLC, and over 1,300 major retailers. Click here... for details and FAQ...and start shopping today!!! |
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Waterbury Youth Service's 4th annual PJ Party was held at the CT Grand Hotel on October 18th. Over 200 women enjoyed a fun filled evening learning tips on how to be a "Diva". The event raised over $8,000 which will help to support programs & services that benefit the families & children in the Greater Waterbury Area. For a list of our very generous sponsors and for more pictures click here... |
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Hotter Than heck fest 07
The 6th annual "Fest" was held May 4th at Crossroads Cantina in Waterbury. The event was held outside in a huge tent decorated with Mexican hats and lit up with hot pepper lights. It was a beautiful evening and everyone had a great time!! There was lots of "hot" foods to sample, ice cream, dancing, and a live auction. For pictures of our hot 'n spicy event click here... |
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Ibm and united way visit
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A
Christmas Blessing
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a fun filled night for girls only
The
2007 Hotter Than Heck Fest was a great success, raising over $9,000 that
will help WYSS to continue providing vital social services for the children,
youth and families throughout greater Waterbury.
Our
4th annual Perfect Prom Project was a great success!! Thanks to the
donations of local Bridal Stores and other private donations, over 30 girls
are going to their proms looking like a princess this year. A boutique like
atmosphere was set up with mirrors and dressing rooms where the girls had
the opportunity to “shop”. Each girl was assigned a “Personnel Shopping
Assistant” to help them find the perfect gown. Punch and snacks were served
while they waited for on the spot alterations done by volunteers. Make-up
demonstrations were given and each girl received a pair of beautiful
earrings and a certificate for flowers to complement their gowns. All gowns
and services were free of charge. Please
IBM
and the United Way of Greater Waterbury spent the afternoon visiting the new
Resource Center. The Resource Center is a state of the art 16 workstation
computer lab. Youth from our Entrepreneurial Project (better known as E
project) explained some of the exciting projects they are busy working on in
the lab. Designing a logo, creating flyers and brochures to showcase their
new business and learning how to track profits in Microsoft Excel
spreadsheets are just a few. They have been using the internet to research
business practices which will help them to run a successful business. Access
to the internet through the Resource Center has been a invaluable tool that
will contribute to our participants success now and in the future.