Citizens' Engine Co. #2 in Seymour slates steak and lobster dinner

 

Griffin Hospital in Derby recognizes volunteers, awards scholarships

Griffin Hospital Volunteer Program and Guest Relations Supervisor Kathy Browne, center, poses with this year’s Griffin Hospital Volunteer Scholarship winners Ayesha Moshin, left, and Ariba Chaudhry./ Contributed photo 

DERBY - Griffin Hospital recently honored its volunteers for selflessly giving their time and talents to the hospital in 2023 at its Annual Volunteer Recognition Dinner at Sage in Derby.

 

A total of 116 hospital volunteers logged more than 21,350 hours last year while serving as ambassadors, candy stripers, bakers, shuttle drivers, soft touch therapy providers, writers of vital patient stories, and many more roles that benefited hospital patients, visitors, and staff.

“Our volunteers have gone above and beyond in making positive differences in the lives of Griffin Hospital’s patients and their loved ones, and fellow Griffin Health caregivers,” said Griffin Hospital Volunteer Program and Guest Relations Supervisor Kathy Browne. “Every day they make our community stronger by being actively involved at Griffin Hospital. But, just as important, they fulfill something in themselves – becoming better persons in making the world around us a better place.”

Students honored

Griffin Hospital also awarded its annual $1,500 scholarship for high school volunteers going on to college next school year, and the $1,500 Hospital Elder Life Program Scholarship. 

For 50 years, Griffin Hospital has awarded scholarships to community students pursuing advanced education. 

In order to qualify for these scholarships, the students must have volunteered over 100 hours at the hospital, been in high academic standing, have been accepted into an accredited college or university, demonstrated initiative and perseverance, and possess exemplary moral character.

This winner of this year’s $1,500 scholarship is Ayesha Mohsin, of Derby High School, and Ariba Chaudhry, of Quinnipiac University, won the $1,500 Hospital Elder Life Program Scholarship.

This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.

TEAM to recognize community leaders at annual meeting in Orange

DERBY - TEAM will host its Annual Meeting and Community Recognition Dinner from 5-7:30 p.m. Oct. 17 at Racebrook Country Club in Orange.

In addition to seeing and hearing firsthand accounts from households that turned to TEAM in time of need, TEAM’s community impact dinner will reflect on the immense level of positive impact over the last year for more than 11,000 individuals and families in the region.

TEAM also recognizes individuals and organizations that have made a profound impact in advancing TEAM’s mission – awardees include Tom and Diane Baklik for their immense commitment to TEAM Toys4Kids that helped more than 1,200 children in the last year alone. Derby Neck Library and its leaders, Ian Parsells and Jack Walsh, will be recognized for their commitment toward the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program along with the Milford Senior Center. 

Collectively, their partnership work with TEAM produced another annual record-high of 1,227 tax returns! 

And the Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce will be recognized for its exceptional commitment to the nonprofit and business community, including the Chamber’s demonstrated success to connect organizations, increase and enhance our leadership capacity, and create regional opportunities that increase the quality of services for our region’s communities.

“We are excited to share some brief video accounts of TEAM’s work over the last year,” said David Morgan, President/CEO of TEAM, “and I am deeply moved by the courage of individuals to take the podium and directly share their experiences at TEAM.” 

Morgan expressed his gratitude to the many contributors, volunteers and staff, elected officials, and community stakeholders that continue to attend and support TEAM’s annual event - their support is what makes TEAM an exceptional nonprofit helping thousands each year in our communities. 

For more information and for tickets, go to www.teaminc.org/annual-meeting.

TEAM Inc. is a private, 501c (3) non-profit corporation whose mission is to strengthen our community by educating, supporting, and empowering individuals and families. TEAM’s commitment is to the economically disadvantaged and vulnerable populations serving the communities of Ansonia, Beacon Falls, Bethany, Derby, Milford, Naugatuck, Orange, Oxford, Shelton, Seymour, Waterbury, and Woodbridge.

This is a press release from TEAM, Inc.

Citizens Engine Co. #2 in Seymour to host annual dinner

O'Brien Tech in Ansonia invites community for holiday dinner

Students and staff at Emmett O'Brien Technical High School in Ansonia cooked and served a complete turkey dinner with all the fixings Monday afternoon for more than 130 community members. 

Stay tuned for more coverage of this annual holiday event in an upcoming Valley Voice newsletter. 

CWV Post 1562 in Derby to hold annual dinner

DERBY- Catholic War Veterans Post 1562, 112 Derby Ave., will holds its annual Venison, Elk, and Wild Boar Dinner at 7 p.m. June 3.

Donation is $30.
For tickets, contact Post 1562 at 203-734-9748 after 1 p.m. RSVP only, limited seating.


This information is shared from an online community calendar sponsored by The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven and The New Haven Independent.