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Chamber eNews - December 23, 2016
Chamber eNews - December 23, 2016
Say goodbye to 2016 and greet the new year with a donation to a Windsor non-profit. There are so many great organizations doing so many great things for the people of our town! Here are some ways you can help:

  • Support Windsor non-profit organizations
  • Join a civic group
  • Volunteer for a 501(c)(3) organization
  • Donate online (it's tax deductible!)

    These non-profit organizations are Windsor Chamber of Commerce members. Donate by December 31st for a tax deduction this year!

    CRIS Radio

    CRIS Radio
    The Connecticut Radio Information System (CRIS), is Connecticut's only radio reading service. CRIS broadcasts 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, from regional satellite studios in Danbury, Norwich, Trumbull, West Haven, and our broadcast center in Windsor.

    The programs broadcast on CRIS Radio are available to individuals who, because of vision loss, learning disability or physical handicap, are unable to read printed material.

    Donate Online

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    Community Enterprises

    Community Enterprises
    Community Enterprises provides supported employment, education, and living services to people with disabilities.

    Working closely with families, employers and the greater community, we work to create a wide range of services that help our clients live, learn and work independently.

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    Easter Seals Capital Region & Eastern Connecticut

    Easter Seals Capital Region & Eastern Connecticut
    Easter Seals Capital Region & Eastern Connecticut is an affiliate of Easter Seals, Inc., the leading nonprofit provider of services for individuals with physical and mental disabilities. For 65 years, Easter Seals Capital Region & Eastern Connecticut has been providing comprehensive rehabilitation services, integrating medical rehabilitation, vocational rehabilitation and educational services within a single delivery system. Standing as one of only two organizations in Connecticut to be accredited for both medical and vocational rehabilitation services through CARF, the recognized accrediting body for rehabilitation providers, the organization provides services to children and adults with acquired, physical, developmental and/or mental disabilities. Approximately 1,500 patients are served each year.

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    First Town Downtown

    First Town Downtown
    First Town Downtown establishes consensus and cooperation by building partnerships among the various groups that have a stake in the commercial district. By getting everyone working toward the same goal, FTDT can provide effective, ongoing management and advocacy for our downtown. Through volunteer recruitment and collaboration with partners representing a broad cross section of the community, FTDT puts a wide range of perspectives into its efforts. A governing board of directors and standing committees make up the fundamental organizational structure of volunteer-driven revitalization programs. Volunteers are coordinated and supported by a paid program director. This structure not only divides the workload and clearly delineates responsibilities, but also builds consensus and cooperation among the various stakeholders.

    Help us work together to build a sustainable and complete community revitalization effort.

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    Mary's Place

    Mary's Place
    Mary's Place provides a safe place in which children, teens and families who are grieving a death share their experiences, receive support and find comfort. We provide ongoing grief support groups for children ages 3-18 who have experienced the death of a parent or sibling, for teens who have experienced the death of a parent, sibling or significant person and for young widows and widowers. Our families come from over 50 towns in CT and southwestern MA. Mary's Place is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. Recognizing that after a death families may experience financial concerns, Mary's Place does not charge a fee for its services nor do we receive any state or federal funding. All programs are supported solely through donations from individuals, foundations or companies.

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    Oliver Ellsworth Homestead

    Oliver Ellsworth Homestead
    The Oliver Ellsworth Homestead (Elmwood) built in 1781, is the Windsor, Connecticut home of Oliver Ellsworth and his wife, Abigail Wolcott. Oliver Ellsworth (1745-1807) was a framer of the United States Constitution, author of the Judiciary Act of 1789 establishing the Federal Court System, and the third Chief Justice of the United States. This house-museum is architecturally significant and contains period furniture and personal possessions of the Ellsworth family. During Ellsworth's lifetime, Presidents George Washington and John Adams visited here. Elmwood is operated as a house museum by the Connecticut Daughters of the American Revolution. Open seasonally May 15 to October 15.

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    St. Gabriel School (K-8)

    St. Gabriel School (K-8)
    Saint Gabriel School, a 2011 National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence, has been educating students for over 55 years. We pride ourselves in offering high academic standards, strong spiritual values and a safe, nurturing environment where students can develop socially and spiritually as well as academically. We have a state-of-the-art computer lab and interactive whiteboards that allow teachers to integrate technology into their curriculum. In addition to our core subjects, we offer specials such as Music, Library, Art, Band and Gym, as well as extracurricular activities such as Art Club, Book Club, Newspaper Club, Photography Club, Homework Club, Student Government, Oration Contest, Annual Science Fair, Mad Science Program and Middle School Choir. Saint Gabriel School is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges.

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    The Caring Connection

    The Caring Connection
    Windsor's Adult Day Health Center, The Caring Connection, was established in 1987 as a community based service designed to meet the needs of impaired adults through a structured and safe daytime program. A team of professionally certified, licensed staff provides daytime care to frail, elderly or disabled adults while giving respite, support and peace of mind to caregivers. For more information visit www.townofwindsorct.com/caringconnection or call Lois Arsenault at 860-547-0251.

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    The Music School at Sound Crossing

    The Music School at Sound Crossing
    1817 Poquonock Ave, Windsor, CT 06095
    (860) 688-7707

    We believe that music is a powerful tool for transformation, community building and personal growth. We have grown to serve students and families throughout northern Connecticut over the past 8 years. We provide comprehensive music education for students of all ages and abilities. As of January 2015 The Music School at Sound Crossing was established as a non-profit organization and is currently the only non-profit music school in Windsor.

    Donate online

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    Trintiy Christian School

    Trintiy Christian School
    Established over 50 years ago, Trinity Christian School is committed to providing a strong foundation of academic excellence and spiritual vitality to children ages three through the 12th grade. Private Christian education; ACSI & NEASC accredited.

    Donate Online

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    Vintage Radio & Communications Museum of CT

    Vintage Radio & Communications Museum of CT
    Can you imagine your world without communications? No television. No radio. No computers. Civilization as we know it would be completely different than it is today. At the Vintage Radio and Communications Museum of Connecticut, we show our visitors the history of electronic communications and let them experience the evolution first-hand.

    Tune radios over 80 years old... talk over candlestick telephones like your grandparents used... send a message in Morse Code... crank a phonograph and listen to 100-year-old records... see what television was like when the only color choices were black and white. Learn about the telegraph, telephone, mechanical sound recording, wireless telegraphy, radio and television, and the seeds of computers, satellite communications and the Internet. It's all here at the museum.

    Our volunteers are happy to give personal tours or you can wander at your leisure. We also offer classes in radio repair and crystal radio construction (especially good for scout troops!).

    Donate online

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    Voices Against Lyme Disease

    Voices Against Lyme Disease
    Voices Against Lyme Disease CT was established to bring awareness to this disease which is affecting so many lives. A cure needs to be found!

    Donations can be sent to Voices Against Lyme Disease CT, 5 Kari Court, Windsor, CT 06095 or by Paypal to voicesagainstlymedisease@gmail.com Thank you!

    Donate online

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    Windsor Art Center

    Windsor Art Center
    Windsor Art Center is a place for the visual and performing arts located in Windsor, Connecticut. Begun in 2007, the Center is housed in a former freight house adjacent to the Amtrak line in downtown Windsor. Parking is free, easy and accessible.

    Windsor Art Center presents visual art exhibitions and music performances showcasing artists from throughout New England and beyond year round. Artist talks, demos and childrens's activities round out seasonal programming. There is no admission charge to frequent the gallery or to visit the small gift shop where you will find locally made art. Membership in the Windsor Art Center brings a 10% off at the gift shop along with other benefits. Individual membership is $30 and $50 for a family.

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    Windsor Community Television (WIN-TV)

    Windsor Community Television (WIN-TV)
    Win-TV is a non-profit organization and consists of the three public access channels (public, education, government) that are telecasted on Comcast Cable in Windsor, CT. Win-TV allows residents in the Windsor community to create or sponsor their own programming in order to spread knowledge, ideas or beliefs, thereby increasing communication and diversity.

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    Windsor Education Foundation

    Windsor Education Foundation
    The Windsor Education Foundation encourages community support for excellence in public education and provide funding for innovative projects and programs.

    WEF is a grass roots organization made up of a volunteer Board that has very few operating expenses. We are dedicated volunteers who care about Windsor's students and future.

    Donate Online

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    Windsor Food and Fuel Bank

    Windsor Food and Fuel Bank
    Founded in 1967 as the Windsor Community Service Council in Windsor, CT, the Windsor Food and Fuel Bank is a non-profit organization of concerned private volunteer citizens. The goal of the Food and Fuel Bank is to help people in need in the Town of Windsor. The Council is an advocate for those in need and their mission is to make sure that no person goes hungry, is cold, or is without basic necessities. In working closely with the Town of Windsor through the Social Services Division, the Windsor Food & Fuel Bank provides: The Windsor Food Bank Emergency assistance with utilities through the Windsor Fuel Bank Providing emergency funding for other basic needs

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    Windsor Historical Society

    Windsor Historical Society
    The Windsor Historical Society aims to inspire public awareness and appreciation of the diverse people, places, and events that contribute to Windsor’s evolving history. We preserve and interpret Windsor’s historical record through active collecting, research, exhibitions, programs, and communications in the belief that an understanding of history can provide individuals and communities with connections to the past, a sense of belonging in the present, and responsibility for the future.

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    Windsor Kiwanis Club

    Windsor Kiwanis Club
    The Kiwanis Club of Windsor, CT is a service organization comprised of caring men and women from all walks of life. Our objective is to bring aid to children in need. The majority of our efforts benefit children in this community. A portion of the funds we raise go to help meet Kiwanis International objectives which focus on the special needs of young children from prenatal development to age five. We serve by sponsoring fund raising activities, which provide monetary support for children’ programs and through personal involvement in the giving of our time and skills.

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    Windsor Library Association

    Windsor Library Association
    The mission of the Windsor Library Association is to foster community support and appreciation of the Windsor Public Library and enhance it as an educational and cultural resource for the Windsor community. The Windsor Library Association celebrated its 125th year anniversary in 2013.

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    Windsor Public Library

    Windsor Public Library
    The Library Mission is to inform, enlighten and inspire through current materials, equal access to information and enriching programs in an environment that fosters community gathering.

    In 2015 the Library had 271,025 items checked out, 275,188 visitors, 55,121 computer users and 84 hours per week of volunteer help.



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    Windsor Volunteer Ambulance

    Windsor Volunteer Ambulance
    Windsor Volunteer Ambulance Inc. responds to an average of 3,500 911 emergency calls per year. We have over 60 members serving more than 27,500 town residents and covering an area of over 30 square miles. Windsor is one of the busiest volunteer services in the state, and as such attracts many EMS volunteers looking for experience.

    Windsor Volunteer Ambulance is active in the community through many programs and special events. We are always looking for people who are interested in serving their community. We also depend on the support of the community to help us provide a high quality service.

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    Windsor/Windsor Locks Rotary International

    Windsor/Windsor Locks Rotary International
    Rotary is an organization of business and professional leaders united worldwide who provide humanitarian service, encourage high ethical standards in all vocations, and help build goodwill and peace in the world.

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    Feb 23 at Windsor Train Station Studios
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    Fridays at 161 Broad Street, Windsor
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    Mar 2 at Windsor Train Station Studios
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