State Representatives Anthony D’Amelio (R-71), Selim Noujaim (R-74), Sean Williams (R-68), Larry Butler (D-72), Victor Cuevas (D-75) and Jeff Berger (D-73) and State Senators Rob Kane (R-32), Joe Markley (R-16) and Joan Hartley (D-15) today joined New Opportunities Inc. in supporting their 26th Annual Holiday Toy Drive Campaign by directly sponsoring several collection locations in Greater Waterbury.
New Opportunities Inc., a community action agency serving Waterbury, Meriden, Torrington and 27 surrounding Connecticut towns offering a variety of social service programs designed to eliminate poverty and assist people in need, annually provides toys to boys and girls during the holidays.
“In tough economic times groups like New Opportunities are more important than ever and I’m proud to support their mission and to help with the annual toy drive,” Rep. Tony D’Amelio said. “I encourage everyone to donate what they can, whether it’s time volunteering, money or toys to help make others’ holiday season a little better.”
“I am happy to be joining New Opportunities in this effort to make certain the children in our community have a happy holiday,” Rep. Selim Noujaim said. “With a tough economy, especially around the holidays, every little bit of charity makes a big impact.”
“The folks at New Opportunities do good work, and I’m thrilled to partner with them on this toy drive that’s certain to warm the hearts of a lot of children at a time of year that can be stressful for parents who simply don’t have the money to give their kids the type of holiday experience enjoyed by so many others,” Rep. Sean Williams said.
“This is a great team effort to help children in our region and I am proud to be a part of it,” Senator Rob Kane said.
“It’s a pleasure to help my friends at New Opportunities in the good work they do during the holidays and all year round,” Sen. Joe Markley said.
“New Opportunities mission of helping those in need in our community has never been more important,” Senator Joan Hartley said. “I am ever grateful to New Opportunities and their Annual Holiday Toy Drive Campaign and eagerly support them in bringing holiday cheer to so many of our children in need.”
“The holidays are special for children and a toy given this time of year takes on extra meaning,” Rep. Larry B. Butler said. “I support New Opportunities and their Holiday Toy Drive and encourage any assistance”.
“One of the most important and impactful childhood memories is Christmas. Unfortunately, many families find themselves not being able to give even a modest gift,” Rep. Victor Cuevas said. “I thank New Opportunities, Inc. for their many successful toy drives that have brought smiles and happy memories to many children throughout the years.”
“New Opportunities has always been there for the community providing important and vital resources for those in need,” Rep. Jeff Berger said. “I am happy to once again partner with them in making this Holiday Season a special and caring occasion.”
The 26th annual Holiday Toy Drive campaign officially begins on Friday, November 29th and provides toys to boys and girls up to age 18, who reside in the Greater Waterbury, Greater Meriden, Greater Torrington and Thomaston areas.
Sponsored locations in the Greater Waterbury area include:
Waterbury
Silas Bronson Public Library
Main Branch
267 Grand St.
Waterbury, 06702
Bunker Hill Branch
192 Bunker Hill Ave.
Waterbury, 06708
Paisano’s Restaurant
538 Meriden Rd.
Waterbury, 06705
Watertown
Watertown Public Library
Main Branch
470 Main Street
Watertown, 06795
Oakville Branch
55 Davis Street
Oakville, 06779
In addition to the locations above, new, unwrapped toys or gift cards can also be dropped off to the following locations beginning on November 29th and continuing until Monday, December 23rd:
Greater Waterbury (34)
· Acts 4 Ministry, Inc. — 1713 Thomaston Avenue in Waterbury, CT
· Big Lots — 650 Wolcott Street in Waterbury, CT
· Connecticut State Police, Troop A — 90 Lakeside Road in Southbury, CT
· Connecticut State Police, Troop A Satellite Office — 429 Oxford Road in Oxford, CT
· Dr. Robert J. Rung, Jr., DMD. — 229 Highland Avenue in Waterbury, CT
· Ion Bank (formerly Naugatuck Savings Bank) — 910 Wolcott Street in Waterbury, CT
· First Congregational Church (Sunday drop offs only) — 222 West Main Street in Waterbury, CT
· Marion Manufacturing — 1675 Reinhard Road in Cheshire, CT
· Mattatuck Museum — 144 West Main Street in Waterbury, CT
· New Opportunities Inc. — 232 North Elm Street in Waterbury, CT
· Paisano’s Restaurant — 538 Meriden Road in Waterbury, CT
· Palace Theater — 100 East Main Street in Waterbury, CT
· People’s United Bank — 250 Bank Street in Waterbury, CT
· People’s United Bank at Stop & Shop — 240 Chase Avenue in Waterbury, CT
· People’s United Bank at Stop & Shop — 410 Reidville Drive in Waterbury, CT
· People’s United Bank at Stop & Shop — 727 Rubber Avenue in Naugatuck, CT
· People’s United Bank at Stop & Shop — 757 Straights Turnpike in Watertown, CT
· People’s United Bank at Stop & Shop — 910 Wolcott Street in Waterbury, CT
· Regal Cinema’s at the Brass Mill Center — 495 Union Street in Waterbury, CT
· Sarracco Mechanical Services — 71 Naugatuck Drive in Naugatuck, CT
· Savings Bank of Danbury — 325 Main Street in Southbury, CT
· Savings Bank of Danbury — 357 Bank Street in Waterbury, CT
· Savings Bank of Danbury — 650 Wolcott Street in Waterbury, CT
· Secor, Cassidy & McPartland, P.C. — 41 Church Street in Waterbury, CT
· Shaker Automotive Group — 831 Straits Turnpike in Watertown, CT
· Silas Bronson Public Library — 267 Grand Street in Waterbury, CT
· Silas Bronson Public Library, Bunker Hill Branch — 192 Bunker Hill Avenue in Waterbury, CT
· Swirls Frozen Yogurt — 1565 Watertown Avenue in Waterbury, CT
· Thomaston Savings Bank — 985 Watertown Avenue in Waterbury, CT
· Urology Specialists PC — 1579 Straits Turnpike in Middlebury, CT
· Waterbury Regional Chamber of Commerce — 83 Bank Street, 4th Floor, in Waterbury, CT
· Watertown Public Library — 470 Main Street in Watertown, CT
· Watertown Public Library, Oakville Branch — 55 Davis Street in Oakville, CT
· Webster Bank — 733 Rubber Avenue in Naugatuck, CT
Greater Meriden (8)
· Kone Cranes — 99 Clark Drive in East Berlin, CT
· Meriden Fire Department — 1075 South Main Street in Meriden, CT
· Meriden Fire Department — 168 Capital Avenue in Meriden, CT
· Meriden Fire Department — 260 Sherman Avenue in Meriden, CT
· Meriden Fire Department — 561 Broad Street in Meriden, CT
· Meriden Fire Department — 61 Pratt Street in Meriden, CT
· New Opportunities Inc. — 74 Cambridge Street in Meriden, CT
· St. Thomas Becket — 435 N Brooksvale Road in Cheshire
Greater Torrington (6)
· New Opportunities Inc. — 138 Migeon Avenue in Torrington, CT
· Northwest Community Savings Bank — 416 Winsted Road in Torrington, CT
· Northwest Community Savings Bank — 86 Main Street in Winsted, CT
· Torrington Savings Bank — 129 Main Street in Torrington, CT
· Torrington Savings Bank — 235 Dibble Street in Torrington, CT
· Torrington Savings Bank — 635 Main Street in Torrington, CT
Greater Thomaston (3)
· New Opportunities Inc. — 310 Main Street in Thomaston, CT
· Thomaston Savings Bank — 203 Main Street in Thomaston, CT
· Thomaston Savings Bank — 40 Middle Street in Bristol, CT
Greater Hartford (3)
· The Office of Senator Joan Hartley — Legislative Office Building; 300 Capital Avenue in Hartford, CT
· The Office of Senator Joseph Markley — Legislative Office Building; 300 Capital Avenue in Hartford, CT
· The Office of Senator Robert Kane — Legislative Office Building; 300 Capital Avenue in Hartford, CT
Other individuals and organizations supporting the New Opportunities Holiday Toy Drive include:
· Carmody and Torrance LLP. — Waterbury, CT
· Hallmark
· Mayor Michael Rhode
· Post University — Waterbury, CT
· Smaller Manufacturers Association of Connecticut — Waterbury, CT
· Webster Bank — Administrative Offices in Cheshire, CT
Monetary donations to our Holiday Toy Drive through our website, by visiting http://newoppinc.org/give.
For more information on donating to the New Opportunities Holiday Toy Drive, contact John Walnycky by phone at (203) 575-4359 or email jwalnycky@newoppinc.org. Information about New Opportunities Holiday Toy Drive is also available by visiting NewOppInc.org/Holiday-Toy-Drive.
New Opportunities Inc.’s mission is to improve the quality of life for economically disadvantaged individuals by providing the necessary resources to increase their standard of living, foster self-improvement, and maximize self-empowerment.
Headquartered in Waterbury, New Opportunities has additional offices in Meriden, Torrington, Danbury and Thomaston for the convenience of those they serve. Annually, more than 70,000 individuals benefit from programs offered at the agency.