Ways of Helping | Financial Donations | Item Donations | Planned Giving | Volunteering

Ways of Helping

At Family Services of Greater Waterbury, Inc., we are well-aware that it is through the support of individuals and businesses that we are able to offer an array of high-quality services to anyone seeking assistance at our agency. We receive support in many ways including financial donations, item donations, legacy stewardship and gifting stock, and from individuals volunteering their time and talents. We encourage and welcome your support, enabling Family Services of Greater Waterbury, Inc. to positively strengthen the lives of families, individuals and children.

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Financial Donations - We need your support

Financial donations to Family Services of Greater Waterbury, Inc. are used to support the many programs and services offered by the Agency. Your tax-deductible contribution will ensure the Agency's ability to offer quality services to all individuals, families and children. To make a donation now, click here.

By supporting our programs, you will help us empower children and families to improve their world.

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Item Donations

Family Services of Greater Waterbury, Inc. constantly seeks items for our personal needs pantry, professional work clothing boutique, and children's programs.

Personal Needs

Shampoo Diapers Feminine Supplies Conditioner Baby wipes Dental Hygiene Supplies Laundry Detergent Cleaning Supplies Shaving Cream Bar Soap Toilet Paper Gently Used Clothing - All Sizes Food Certificates- $10, $25, $50, $100 or more denominations

Children's Needs

While Family Services of Greater Waterbury, Inc. does accept gently used items, we also encourage the donation of new items for the children in our programs. They are not only used in the Agency's Safe Home, Chapman House and Therapeutic Child Center but are also given to children for birthdays, holidays, and other special occasions. Board Game Books Art Supplies Dolls Puzzles Building Toys Gently Used Clothing - All Sizes

Agency Needs LCD Projector for PowerPoint presentations and staff development - $1,000 Gently used personal computers and laptops that support XP New/gently used office furniture such as desks, conference tables, sofas and chairs

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Planned Giving

You may leave a lasting legacy gift and forever support Family Services of Greater Waterbury, Inc. by establishing a bequest in your estate plan or naming the Agency as a beneficiary in your life insurance policy, pension plan or IRA. Considering such a legacy will guarantee the staying and services power of the Agency now and well into the future. Your gift will help us achieve our desire of more financial independence from grant ond other vulnerable funding sources.

For more information about major gifts and planned giving,click here. (PDF Click to Download) For more information about gifting stock or other securities, click here. (PDF Click to Download)

Very attractive life income gifts and associated tax benefits are also available thanks to a partnership with the Connecticut Community Foundation. For more information, click here or call 203-756-8317, ext. 3026.

To make an online donation to the Family Services of Greater Waterbury (FSGW) Endowment Fund held in custody by the Connecticut Community Foundation, please click here. Be sure to indicate that the gift is for the FSGW endowment fund.

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Volunteering

Family Services of Greater Waterbury, Inc. offers a variety of volunteer opportunities.

Therapeutic Child Center

• Rocking babies in the infant room
• Reading to toddlers
• Assist preschoolers with developmental activities such as puzzles, singing, music, and other learning opportunities

Chapman House Mentoring/tutoring Gardening Meal preparation Assist or support recreational activities Friends of Chapman Development Department Special event organization and or assistance Holiday giving - food and gift baskets Administrative support - mailings, database management Marketing and public relations

Friends of Chapman in the Healing Garden at Chapman House.

To learn more about volunteering opportunities at Family Services of Greater Waterbury, Inc., click here.
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