Showing posts with label Spooner House. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Spooner House. Show all posts

Friday, April 10, 2026

'Fill the Crosley' with food Sunday at Heav'nly Donuts in Derby


DERBY - Heav’nly Donuts will hold the annual 'Fill the Crosley' food drive from noon-5 p.m. Sunday to support Spooner House in Shelton.

Sponsored by Heav'nly Donuts and Michael J.R. Burke. Rain date TBD.

The shop is at 653 New Haven Ave.


Shared from a Facebook event page.

Wednesday, December 31, 2025

Griffin's Wonderland of Trees raises $12,800 for Spooner House in Shelton


From left: Griffin Health Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Todd Liu; Griffin Health Volunteer Program & Guest Relations Supervisor Kathryn Browne; Griffin Health Planetree Services Coordinator Wendy Farrington; and Spooner House Board of Directors member Bryan Bostic pose in front of some of the donated trees that raised a record $12,800 for Spooner House as part of the Griffin Health Annual Holiday Wonderland of Trees fundraiser.


DERBY - Griffin Hospital’s 2025 Annual Holiday Wonderland of Trees fundraiser collected a record $12,800 for Spooner House in Shelton to help provides meals, shelter, and security to families in the Naugatuck Valley throughout the upcoming year.


As part of Griffin’s Planetree Person-Centered Care Philosophy, the Holiday Wonderland of Trees calls on hospital departments to decorate three-foot artificial evergreen trees that are raffled off every December. 

The fundraiser aims to help improve health and well-being of the Griffin community by supporting the Spooner House’s services.

This is the 15th year of the fundraiser, which has raised more than $116,000 in total.


This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.


Sunday, November 30, 2025

Shelton History Center to host Holiday Open House Saturday


SHELTON - This holiday season, stop by our annual open house to see the Brownson House decked in festive decor. 
Member exclusive access from 2-4 p.m.; open to the public from 4-6 p.m.
Admission is free with a suggested donation of non-perishable food item(s) for our Spooner House food drive (running now till Dec.19).

Shared from a Facebook event page.

Tuesday, November 18, 2025

Smile Dental in Shelton to host Gobble & Give fundraiser Wednesday


An evening of music, mingling, and meaningful impact! 
Join us for our Silent Auction Fundraiser benefiting Spooner House and its Valley Food Bank Network on Wednesday, November 19. Live jazz, delicious bites and a prize-packed auction to support those in need in our community. 
Proudly co-hosted with Mutual Security Credit Union.


Smile Dental Center in Shelton to hold 42nd annual food drive Thursday

File photo of food drive,1000 Bridgeport Ave., Shelton.

Join us from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 20

It’s almost time to make your annual pilgrimage to our frozen turkey and canned-food drive, benefitting Spooner House in Shelton! 

The Sofferman Pilgrim Family and Brendan Carey as “The Turkey” will be outside in full costume collecting your donations at our office at 1000 Bridgeport Ave., Shelton.

This year’s goal is to prepare 750 meal baskets, piled high with turkeys and all the trimmings! Any donation you can make goes a long way. Simply pull up, pop the trunk and we’ll help remove your frozen turkey and/or non-perishable food items from the car!

This event is proudly supported by Mutual Security Credit Union in Shelton.



Sunday, November 16, 2025

Shelton Historical Society collecting food for Spooner House



From the Shelton History Center Facebook page:

"Whether it was offering colateral for a neighbor’s loan or simply donating peonies to eighth grade graduation, the Brownsons were dedicated to helping their community.

Donate to our Spooner House Food Drive, running until December 19, and help us continue the Brownson tradition of supporting our community.
Please leave all donations in the plastic bin we’ve placed on our site."




Friday, October 24, 2025

Heav'nly Donuts in Derby to host annual Fill the Crosley event Sunday


DERBY - Heav’nly Donuts will hold its season finale Cruise and Food Drive for Spooner House from noon-5 p.m. Sunday. 

Heav'nly Donuts is at 653 New Haven Ave.

Donations of non-perishable food items will go to Spooner House in Shelton.
Rain date is Nov. 2.

Tuesday, January 28, 2025

Immanuel Lutheran Church in Oxford to host Souper Bowl of Caring luncheon


This will be a soup and grilled cheese luncheon. All free will offerings with be donated to Spooner House in Shelton. 

This is shared from a Facebook event page. 

Monday, December 23, 2024

Griffin Hospital's Wonderland of Trees raises $10,156 for Spooner House


From left: Griffin Health Planetree Services Coordinator Wendy Farrington; Griffin Volunteer Program & Guest Relations Supervisor Kathryn Browne; Executive Director of Spooner House Susan Agamy; Griffin Health Services Employee Wellness Navigator Bryan Bostic; Griffin  Health Executive Vice President and COO Todd J. Liu pose in front of trees donated for the annual Holiday Wonderland of Trees fundraiser./ Contributed photo


DERBY - Griffin Hospital’s 2024 Annual Holiday Wonderland of Trees fundraiser collected a record $10,156 for Spooner House in Shelton to help feed and shelter area families in need this winter.


As part of Griffin’s Planetree Person-Centered Care Philosophy, the Holiday Wonderland of Trees calls on hospital departments to decorate three-foot artificial evergreen trees that are raffled off every December. The fundraiser aims to help improve health and well-being of the Griffin community by supporting Spooner House’s services.

This is the 14th year of the fundraiser, which has raised more than $104,000.



This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.



Saturday, November 30, 2024

Shelton History Center to host annual Holiday Open House


SHELTON - Join us from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Dec. 7 at Shelton History Center for an evening of holiday fun at our annual Holiday Open House. 
Brownson House will be dressed up in festive cheer and light refreshments will be served as we ring in the season.
The history center is at 70 Ripton Road.
Admission is free with a suggested donation of $5 or help us help our neighbors this holiday season and bring a non-perishable item for Spooner House.
Member preview from 2-4 p.m. Doors open to the public from 4:30-6:30 p.m.

This is shared from a Facebook event page.

Friday, November 1, 2024

Smile Dental Center in Shelton to hold 41st Turkey Drive Nov. 21



We’re collecting frozen turkeys, canned goods and monetary donations to support Spooner House and its Valley Food Bank. 

Help us make a difference for families in need this holiday season! 
Donate online or join our 41st Annual Turkey Drive on Thursday, Nov. 21 at 1000 Bridgeport Ave., Shelton: https://bit.ly/3YuiY6e


This is shared from Smile Dental Center's Facebook page.


Wednesday, March 20, 2024

Fill the Crosley event to benefit Spooner House slated at Heav'nly Donuts in Derby

Photo shared from Facebook 

DERBY - A Fill the Crosley Dust-Off Car Cruise will be held from noon-5 p.m. April 14 at Heav'nly Donuts, 653 New Haven Ave.

The annual event collects food and other donations for Spooner House homeless shelter in Shelton. It is hosted by Heav'nly Donuts and Michael J. Burke.


This is shared from a Facebook event page.