2004 – 2005 Annual Report

CONNECTING

MOREFOR THE

NORTHEAST

COMMUNITY

“Excellence is the result of caring more than others think is wise, risking more than others think is safe,

dreaming more than others think is practical, and expecting more than others think is possible.”

Jenni FountainOffice/Personnel

Manager & Grants Coordinator

Erika PierceFood SecurityCoordinator

Donald MountfordMentor

Elton PiperMentor

Christine MartinMentor

Kelly PiperMentor

Robert MonahanFood Security Program

Tanya RzeznikiewiczCommunity Early

Childhood Coordinator

Kelly IgnasiakExecutive Assistant

Stacy JohnsonCommunity Services

Coordinator

Empower Individuals to Live IndependentlyStrengthen Families to Live Respectfully

Engage the Community to Work CollaborativelyConnect Resources to Promote a Better Future for All

At TEEG, accomplishing our mission is a matter of attitude. Everyday we do whatever it takes to…

Doreen Bentley, Discovery CoordinatorPhanindra Chakraborty, Accounting ServicesBeverly Daniels, Office SupportGreg Jack, MA, MS, LPC, Prevention Program Facilitator

Lorraine Kaul, MA, MPA, Prevention Program FacilitatorKathy Kimball, PEP FacilitatorAnthony Morelli, LCSW, Clinical SupervisorSuzanne Witkowski, ARCHES and PEP Facilitator

Diana WoodIAM Case Coordinator

TEEG Partners

TOUCHINGMORELIVESOffering a helping hand to those in needand resources to unite the communitiesof Northeastern Connecticut, TEEG is a one-of-a-kind organization. We are anot-for-profit, but that’s not what makesus special. What makes us unique is our attitude.

While a “just do it” approach may be the secret to getting things done, atTEEG we go beyond… we do whatever it takes.

With commitment, caring and a can-dooutlook, everyone at TEEG from our staff to our board of directors to our volunteers shares a willingness to roll up our sleeves and do whatever it takes…to get food to an aging resident; to find preschool opportunitiesfor the 3-year-old of a single parent; toget heat to a family that ran out of oil on a cold night; to brighten the holidaysfor a family in need; to bring the entirecommunity closer.

It is our ”Whatever it Takes”attitude that makes TEEG different.What’s more, because of our attitudeand our accomplishments, other agencies in Connecticut and beyond are looking at TEEG as an example.

We will continue to do whatever ittakes to make a positive difference inthe communities of the Quiet Cornerand in the lives of the individuals we serve.

CommunityService

Emergent Food Distribution 174Monthly Commodity Distribution 3,398

Holiday Giving 1,042Back to School Campaign 86

Operation Fuel 357Salvation Army 113

Summer Camp Program 17Across the Smiles Mobile Dental Van 15

Community Garden 30

EarlyEducation

Discovery Steering Committee 20Parent/Child Play Groups 744

ARCHES 25People Empowering People (PEP) 11

Discovery for Birth to Eight Success 37Community Connectors 15

Parents as Teachers (PAT) 54

PreventionParent Support Group 223Juvenile Review Board 10

Anger Aside 70Mentor Program 69

Parent Aide 829

VolunteerCommunity Service

Volunteers 497

Senior OutreachBi-weekly Distribution of

Surplus Food 1,980Senior Assistance Services &

Case Management 716Senior Dinner 100

Senior Recreation 186Intergeneration Activities 285

TotalTouched

Total Times Lives Were Touched by TEEG 11,103

Over the past 18 years, the leadership at TEEG has worked hard to establish an agency able to meet the true needs of the local c o m m u n i t y. Ours is not an agencyrooted in the entitlement mentalityso often associated with the worldof social service. Rather, the directorsof TEEG crafted a mission that isabout empowerment. It is this singular focus that differentiatesT E EG, and it is not easy to achieve.

Empowering people takes time. Ittakes patience and understanding,empathy and compassion.Empowerment happens when an individual feels cared for and n u rtured. People become empowered when they develop asense of trust in their relationshipswith those who are trying to help. It happens when people feel likesomeone really believes in them.Then and only then, can they begi nto believe in themselves.

At TEEG, we work hard to do w h a t e ver it take s to make a real difference in the lives of the peoplewe serve. Our drive to achieve our mission has sometimes meant making difficult choices. This pasty e a r, we made the decision to let go of funding sources that no longershared our priorities. Losing gr a n t sthat have traditionally provided uswith stable funding was not easy,but doing so opened the door to

pursue other opportunities. We havesince created new part n e r s h i p s ,developed new programs, andincreased our ability to better meetthe needs of the individuals andfamilies we serve.

T E EG programs are now organizedinto five service categories: community service, early education,prevention, senior outreach, and volunteer opportunities. Last year,our efforts collectively touched thelives of individuals and families inThompson, Pomfret, Putnam andWoodstock over 11,000 times.

For me, it remains an honor to work in such a truly unique place. It is a privilege to be blessed eachday with the opportunity to make areal difference in someone’s life. Iam proud to work with a staff andBoard of Directors who are passion-ate about serving their community.In turn, we are all fortunate to workin a community whose onlyresponse to a request to give is“How much?”

With the help of an extremely dedicated staff and the unfailings u p p o rt of our Board of Directors,T E EG will continue to do w h a t e ver it take s…to make a real difference…everyday.

Donna M. GrantExecutive Director

MESS AGE FR O MT HE DIRE C TO R

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On behalf of the Board of Directors,it is my pleasure and privilege to congratulate TEEG on a very successful and rewarding year. Our thanks go to all in the TEEGc o m m u n i t y, including our corporateand legislative supporters, whoensure that our agency has thefinancial resources necessary for usto do what we do best. A specialthanks goes to our ExecutiveD i r e c t o r, the entire TEEG staff, and our many volunteers who tirelessly support the delivery of ourservices with enthusiasm and zeal.

Thanks to the people of Th o m p s o n ,who 18 years ago had the foresightand willingness to establish anagency to meet social service needsof the community in a creative andcollaborative manner, the scope andtype of the services that TEEG offershas continued to expand. Becauseof their vision, today we are able to leverage the infrastructure thathas been put in place to grow ouragency and provide service to a fewof our neighboring communities.

Thompson should be proud thatT E EG has become a model for thedelivery of social services. Ouragency works because the skilledand dedicated individuals on ourstaff understand the root causesbehind the problems that they dealwith when serving the community.In addition, their ability to think “outof the box” opens the door to newp r o grams and funding opportunities.

This year, we are expanding ourservices to the towns of Pomfret and Woodstock to provide SeniorOutreach services in addition to the

e n e r gy assistance that we haveoffered these communities in the past. We also have begun an intensive mentoring program thatreaches well beyond Th o m p s o n .A d d i t i o n a l l y, the State of Connecticuthas directly awarded TEEG a grant through the Department ofChildren and Families that will fundcommunity prevention and parenteducation progr a m s .

As we embark on a new fiscal year,none of our funding is guaranteed.We are dependent on the continuedgenerosity of the community, theState, and private foundations to provide us with the resources to deliver much needed services to individuals and families. Because of your continued trust in us, coupled with the dedication and the ability of TEEG staff, we can embark on another year of service to the community with great confidence.

Thank you for helping us to trulymake a difference.

Dushy MahendranP r e s i d e n t

BOA RD O FDIRE C TO RS

Dushy Mahendra nP r e s i d e n t

James NaumVice President

Mercedes RobbinsTr e a s u r e r

Katherine KimballS e c r e t a ry

Jane AustinLynne Bergeron

*Alison BoutaughM a ryAnne Fo n t a i n e

B a r b a ra GoloskiDavid Kimball

Lucille Langlois Alexander Mahendran, MD

B a r b a ra McGarry B a r b a ra Mulligan

Anna Naum B a r b a ra Pickett * L a u ra Prouty

Fran RoyAda Te m p l e

*not pictured

MESS AGE FR O M T HEBOA RD PRESID EN T

“The fuel assistance last winterenabled me to have enough

money for groceries and my prescriptions.”

Bonnie, North Grosvenordale

It’s hard to look among us and find someone who has never needed a helpinghand. At TEEG, that’s exactly what we have to offer. Whether it’s emergent assistance, crisis intervention, a little bit of direction, or ongoing support. We are here…and we are glad to help!

As part of our mission to empower individuals to live independently, TEEG admin-isters numerous on-going community service programs including Operation Fuel.

Diane and Angel from Pomfret and Bonnie from North Grosvenordale havecounted on TEEG to keep their families warm during the past cold New Englandw i n t e r. For their families and hundreds of others in the Quiet Corner, TEEG has

made a real difference. As an administrator forO p e ration Fuel, TEEG is one of many agencies

in a network that distributes fuel funds toincome-qualified residents. There is noa d m i n i s t rative funding for this vital p r o g ram – 100% of the grant fundinggoes directly toward customer bills fore l e c t r i c i ty and fuel oil.

As household budgets are stretched thinner and thinner, it’s more importantthan ever that TEEG continue to offer innovative Community Service p r o g rams to help our friends and neighbors in need.

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M O REF O R T HE

NO RT HEA S TCO MMUNI TY

“ T EEG has been creative andinnovative in finding ways to

best serve the families whoneed us. TEEG stretches

e v e ry fuel dollar as far as itcan go...serving as many

people in NortheasternConnecticut as possible.They are an outstanding

partner in our network of c o m m u n i ty resources.”

Pat Wrice, Executive Director,

O p e ration Fuel, Inc.

“As a single parent, it is difficult to juggle everything I am responsible for. TEEG

and the Operation Fuel program makes things a

little bit easier.” Diane, Pomfret

5,229Community

ServiceEmergent Food Distribution

Monthly Commodity DistributionHoliday Giving

Back to School CampaignOperation FuelSalvation Army

Summer Camp ProgramAcross the Smiles Mobile Dental Van

Community Garden

“My son has learned alot since coming to playgroup. His speech has

come a long way. His social skills havegotten better. He gets along and likes to

play with other kids. I love playgroupand I recommend it to anyone!”

Jessica, Grosvenordale

S t r e n gthening families is a central part of our mission at TEEG. Our EarlyE d u cation programs encourage parents and children to develop healthy andrespectful relationships through family cohesion.

At TEEG, Early Education is about doing w h a t e ver it take s to help moms and dads improve their parenting skills; to encourage young children to be eager learners; and to unite the community through fun, educational and experiential programs.

J e s s i ca, a young married mom from Grosvenordale, participates in the TEE GParent/Child Play Groups with her two young children. It has been an enrichingexperience for both mother and children.

C o m m u n i ty Connectors is a new initiative that is uniting the Thompson community throughour Discovery work. Karen from NorthGrosvenordale is one of the many facesbehind the effort to engage resources to offer hope to a neighborhood withs i g n i f i cant needs. A married mom with a second child on the way, she hasfound Community Connectors to be personally supportive and nurturing, while offering her an avenue to become more actively involved in the place she calls “home.”

DO IN G

M O RE TOS T REN G T HENFA MIL IES“TEEG brings a uniqueprospective to Discovery.They understood early onthat a healthy communityis a whole community.The results of their early efforts have been the formation of several new collaboratives and many new opportunities to enrich the lives ofThompson children.” David M. Nee, Executive Director,

William Caspar Gra u s t e i nMemorial Fund

“Community Connecters got me out ofmy house and into the community. I

was able to help coordinate the SafetyFair by contacting services that othersin the group were not aware of. I also

introduced people in need to TEEG.Connecting with others shows that

people really do care.” Karen, North Grosvenordale

906 Early Education

Discovery Steering Committee

Parent/Child Play GroupsARCHES

People Empowering People (PEP)Discovery for Birth to Eight Success

Community ConnectorsParents as Teachers (PAT)

“ T EEG’s IntensiveAdolescent Mentoring

P r o g ram is making a hugedifference in the lives ofmany local children. It is

v e ry clear that TEEG reallycares about every child

that they serve. This level of concern, combined

with their willingness to c o l l a b o rate with otherproviders is why their

p r o g ram is such a success.” Diane Breton, Progra m

Director Behavioral Health, Willimantic Region,

State of Connecticut, Department of

Children andFa m i l i e s

At TEEG, we do w h a t e ver it take s to change the world everyday…one personat a time. This attitude drives our new Intensive Adolescent Mentoring Program.

T EEG mentors work one-on-one with children in our community and all of thepeople involved in their lives…parents, families, school personnel, communityleaders, State agencies, healthcare professionals…to increase communication andwork together to create a plan for success. Beyond academic success and healthcare concerns, TEEG mentors offer youth an opportunity to try new things anddevelop new interests.

One of our “o p p o r t u n i ty” partners is Virtual Voyages. This program has allowed us to offer sailing as a new experience to several local youth. Through VirtualVoyages, children have a chance to experience the sea, and even learn to sail.

“Sea Legs” has turned a few at-risk youth into skilled maritime cadets. All it really takes is

somebody to make it happen.

BEL IEV IN G

M O REIN A BRI GH T

FU T URE

“TEEG does a great service for children – children

who might not otherwise find an adult able to focus so well on their growth and

development. Our experience with TEEG mentors and

children has not only been a marked success – it has also been a joyful time. I see these

services as very valuable and necessary. Hats off to all those involved.”

Richard T. Lathrop, Ph.D., Founder, Virtual Voyages, Inc.

1,201Prevention

Parent Support GroupJuvenile Review Board

Anger Aside Mentor Program

Parent Aide

“I was so happy to be able to move back home

with my family. My mentor helpedme settle in and be OK. He listens

to me play piano. He takes me out to do fun stuff. He helped me sell my Boy Scout popcorn to my

neighbors. It’s great to have someone who wants to spend

time with just me!” “Jesse”, Putnam

Seniors are an invaluable part of the Quiet Corner community. They connectus with our past and generously share their life experiences, talents and wisdom. TEEG is committed to helping area residents 60 years and older leadactive, involved, healthy, and independent lives in their own communities.

Throughout the year, our programs provide Seniors with vital services, as well as entertainment, social, and recreational activities. From assistance filling out confusing forms, to matching seniors with volunteer drivers form e d i cal appointments, shopping trips and other engagements, to offeringl o cal support to out-of-town families, TEEG does w h a t e ver it take s to givee v e ry senior the support they need.

Myrtle of Woodstock and Karl of North Grosvenordale are just two faces of the many seniors’ lives touched by TEEG.

With her positive attitude, support from her family, and a little help fromT EEG when she needs it, Myrtle has been able to live independently in herhistoric family home where she likes to bake andmake quilts for babies with AIDS.

At 85 years old, Karl maintains an activeand social life with other seniors living at Gladys Green thanks to support andassistance from his neighbors and the resources available from his friends at TEE G .

CO NNE C T IN G

M O REPE O PL EW I T H T HERES O UR CEST HEY NEED

“TEEG allows me to keep my independence.”

Karl, North Grosvenordale

“TEEG’s ability to coordinate the many services that are part of a senior’s life provides a sense of relief for the residents they work with and promotes their prolonged independence.We have been consistentlyimpressed with thisagency’s ability to do so much on behalf of

the aging residents in their community.” Kathy Chase, Grants Manager, Senior Resources

Agency on Aging

“The TEEG senior case managementprogram helps me to stay in my

own home and maintain my standard of living.” Myrtle, Woodstock

3,150Senior Outreach

Bi-weekly Distribution of Surplus Food

Senior Assistance Services & Case Management

Senior Dinner Senior Recreation

Intergeneration Activities

When people step forward to volunteer their time and talents for TEEG, they not only make a difference by helping us better serve the community,they also create a positive change in their own lives.

For our senior volunteers, working with TEEG offers a sense of purpose and an opportunity to connect by giving back. Younger residents in the community like Rita from North Grosvenordale find friendship and connection. Teenagers like Nicole learn early how gratifying it can be to prepare a holiday meal for a neighbor or pitch in to lend a needed hand.Others who come to TEEG looking to fill community service requirementscome back to give even more on their own time.

GI V IN G

M O RETO M A K E A

D IFFEREN CE“TEEG is a member of the

Connecticut Food Bankand a partner in the effort

to provide an adequatesupply of food to

Connecticut residents inneed. Their ability to

come up with creativepartnerships and

innovative ways to stretchfood dollars as far as they

can go is unsurpassed.The recent adaptation of the TEEG Summer Free Lunch Program

demonstrates their willingness to workaround common

barriers in an effort to meet the need.”

Sherry Grant, Programs Coordinator, Connecticut Food Bank

“I wanted to spend my time off fromschool doing something that makes

me happy…serving my community.” Nicole Beno, North Grosvenordale

“I volunteer at TEEG because I enjoy putting smiles on the

faces of seniors who sometimes rarely smile.”

Rita Barthelet, North Grosvenordale

497Volunteer

Community Service Volunteers

VolunteersA.I.C.Martha AdamsKatrina ArsenaultJane AustinMargaret BabbittNorman BabbittMarsha BakerMary BakerRita BartheletRandi Jo BartonLisa BeckerGinger BeausoleilBrenda BennettDiane BennettNicole BenoDorothy BergeronKeith BergeronLucy BergeronLynne BergeronDavid BernierDelores BlainMaurice BlainViolet BourdeauAlison BoutaughRobert BoutinZachary BurnettPeggy BurtonLynda CadyKit CarpenterSharon CarrollWendy ChristyCorey ChurchKaren K. CollinsKatie CollinsBrandon CruzBev DanielsFlorence DavisLionel DeojayMatilda DeotteLinda DesautelsFrank DesautelsDavid DesrosiersJane DesrosiersLoretta DickersonCheryl DuquetteStephanie DuquetteBrianna EamesLeona EckardBernard FerlandThomas FitzgeraldHelen FontaineWalter ForslundBrandon Fortin

Gary FountainJoe FountainJoyce Fountain Tina FountainAmanda FurlandLisa GarrityBritney GleimBarbara GoloskiBranden GrantChristopher GrantGabriel GrantShelby GrantStewart GrantDavid GrassiniDavid GreenRebecca GrenierJoel GriffithErica GrohAshley HenryDouglas HenryNorman HenryKim HouleRichard JacobsonDorothy JarvisDelilah JohnsonJeanne JohnsonRichard T. JohnsonTimothy JohnsonDick KachuckWilliam KachuckDavid KimballKatherine KimballAlfred KnorrTonya KrippsHenrietta LachappelleChristine LaferriereBarbara LamotheAl LandryLynn LandryLucille LangloisArthur LewisDonna LynchJames MackDavonna MackeyAlexander Mahendran, MD

Dushy MahendranMiah ManningJohn MariniJim MarshPaul MayoBarbara McGarryDylan MerrillStacy MesynaCynthia MonahanJoyce Moody

Barbara MulliganCindylee MyersRebecca MyersAnna NaumJames NaumNetwork Inc.Robert PasayBrian PelletierLuis PenicheGeorge PepinBarbara PickettRachel PintoPhilip PollierTina PorterBarbara PrattRobert PryorRichard ProvencherKaren PytkoLillian PytkoBarbara RatcliffeJoe RandellMercedes RobbinsClaire RocheleauCody RogersSusan RogersFran RoyNikki RzeznikiewiczLeon SanterreNorman ServantRachel SikoraRobert SiminskiNancy SturtevantAda TempleMarcia TrippRobert Tripp Jr.Frederick TuckerLevi TuckerTourtellotte Memorial High SchoolDiversity Club Brenda VerdoneRobyn WebsterJuan WelchPamela WolfframAmy WoodBarbara Yuill

Special thanks go to MAD Communications, Pelton Graphics and T2 Creative for donating their time and creative talents to develop our 2005 Annual Report.

E v e ry year, we continue to be able to do MORE thanks to the selfless dedication of our many volunteers. Your ca p a c i ty to giveyour time and talents year afteryear is extra o r d i n a ry.

T EEG is truly blessed to have somany people willing to join us in doing whatever needs to be done. Our volunteers help withe v e rything from distributing foodto mowing lawns, from preparingholiday meals to answering phones,from stuffing envelopes to paintingrooms, and from filing stacks ofp a p e rwork to weeding gardens. To all of you who have rolled upyour sleeves to lend a hand…Thank you!

WE CO UL D N’T DO

WH AT EV ER IT TA K ES WI T H O U T YO U!

We stretch it. We bend it. We make it gr o w. At TEEG, we do w h a t e ver itt a ke s to find the resources that makeit possible to deliver our services tothe community.

We have worked hard over the years to stay true to our mission ofempowerment and to stay focusedon our philosophy of prevention. In the process, we have had theo p p o rtunity to work with many p a rtners that have provided us withthe means to meet our mission.

Over the last fiscal year, we had the opportunity to assess our financial portfolio and ask some difficult questions. We looked hard at our program offerings, ourgrant sources, and our plans for the future. We considered how we couldhelp to meet the growing demandfor services in our surrounding communities in the coming years. We asked the question “How can wedo MORE?” The answer was found in establishing new partnerships, new programs, and new friends.

This past year we realized more s u p p o rt from the state agencies thatwe work with, more generosity fromour neighbors and friends, and moreappreciation from the recipients ofour services than ever before. While it has been a year of adjustment, weare well positioned to move forwardto a bright future.

TEEG Expenditures 2004-2005Total = $395,392*

MA K IN G M O REO F O UR FIN A N CI A L RES O UR CES

TEEG Income 2004-2005Total = $351,266*

* Current year deficit offset by agency fund balance.

DO N O RS

Throughout its long history, the communities of Northeast Connecticut have seen individuals,institutions, and businesses prosper anddecline. The winds of fortune are uncertain and can benevolently fill the sails of successjust as easily as they can violently overturn the most seaworthy ship. The force of natureaffects us all. It happened here in the greatflood of 19 55 and the winter storm of 19 38 .And just as our fellow citizens in the South are rebuilding their hurrica n e - ravaged communities, the Quiet Corner too has rebuiltitself on more than one occasion. Always, the rebuilding process is one that starts athome with neighbors helping neighbors, andfriends reaching out to strangers.

Our ability to pull together in times of need iswhat has allowed our resilient communities torecover time and again. Resiliency is one of themost admirable of human traits. The optimismthat sits within our hearts – that tomorrow willbe a better day than today – pushes us toimprove our natural condition. However, darkclouds sometimes obscure our potential evenfrom ourselves during the tough times. It is inthese moments that a helping hand can makeall the difference to point the way, to lessen theload, to lift our spirits.

The helping hand is a key symbol to understanding the TEEG philosophy. TEE Ghelps people reach their potential to improvetheir lives and the lives of those around them.In our small towns, we can clearly see how ourofferings of financial support, time, and talentsbenefit those who most need our help. Pleasejoin us in supporting TEEG in their most worthymission to help people help themselves righthere in our community.

Joseph and Valentine IamartinoH o n o ra ry ChairpersonsT EEG 2005 - 2006 Angel Campaign

Businesses & Organizations

Thank you to all of our many supporters. While we have made every attempt to recognize those who generously shared their financial resources, and respect theanonymity of those who asked, we hope we have not left any one out. We couldn’t do whatever it takes without you!

Community SponsorsAlene Candles of Putnam, IncArchambault Insurance B CS CompanyBuilding Blocks Childca r eChurch’s Custom Heating, Inc.D & P Water Sy s t e m sD MB Design Family Choice Mortgage Corp.G-Seven CaterersH&B Inc.dba Fast Track ConcessionsH o m e t own PropertiesL a f ramboise Well Drilling, Inc.L a n d ry’s FlooringScott Levine Computers & Upgra d e sR a c eway Restaura n tTedeschi Real Estate CenterVantage Lighting, Inc.W INY Osbrey Broadcasting

C o r p o rate SponsorsCitizens National BankLake Road Generating CompanyMAD Communica t i o n sPelton Gra p h i c sPutnam Savings BankQuiet Corner ConsultingRollie’s Va r i e ty Savage Sy s t e m sShaw, Inc.Thompson Lions’ ClubUnited Natural Fo o d sWe s t b a n k

1st American Home Loans LLCA-1 Septic Serv i c eAbundant Harv e s tActs II Ministries, Inc.Acute Body Arts Co.Advance AutoA m e r i can Rent-All, LLCAnanda Yoga Studio Wo o d s t o c kAO EY EW EAR, IN C .B.H. Davis Co.Balfour Fa r m sBaptist Church of DanielsonBardell’s Decora t i n gBarrette’s LLC

Bible Fe l l owship ChurchBill’s Bread and BreakfastBlackmer Fa r m sBoland, St. Onge & BrouillardB o o k Lovers GourmetB radley PlayhouseBrighter Skies Balloon Co.Brooks Distribution CenterBruce Thomas - LMTBuster’s Rivers EdgeCable Wo r k sC a rv e lChace Building Supply of CT, Inc.Chase Road Grow e r sChrist Church of Po m f r e tChurch of the Good Shepherd W. W d s t c kCider RidesColonial Restaura n tC o m m u n i ty Fire DepartmentComputers and Upgra d e sCongregational Church of PutnamCongregational Church of Thompson, Inc.Connecticut Audubon SocietyConnecticut Food BankCorttis Bed and BreakfastC o u n t ry Kitchen BakersC rabtree & EvelynC raft MenagerieC ranston Fo u n d a t i o nD & L Car Wash & LaundromatD & R Tire & Masonry Supply Co.Dancer’s DepotDaniel Tr owbridge House B&BDanielson Surplus Sales Inc.Danielson United Methodist ChurchDay Kimball Hospitalde Zines on UD EKCO, IN C .Desrochers General Contra c t i n gD rake Petroleum Co., Inc.d/b/a Xtra MartDumas’ Decorating CenterEmanuel Lutheran ChurchEmanuel Lutheran Church Wo m e nEmpire Tra v e lExpress PhotoFirst Congregational Church of Wo o d s t o c kFI TTS EN T ERPRISES, INC dba ROLLIE’S VA RIETYFoldes Keep ArtFood N’ Fudge Gourmet ShopFreeman Sales & Service, Inc.Friendship Valley Overnight StayGene’s Furniture Lo f tGilman & Valade Fu n e ra lGladys Green & PineviewG l ow Yoga StudioHabitat for Humanity - NortheastH a rvest Moon Health Fo o d sH o m e t own HeatingHyde SchoolInterfaith Human Services of Putnam Inc.

International Pa p e rJ e s s i ca Tuesday’s DeliJim’s PizzaJRK Accounting Serv i c e s”Just Kiddin Around”KAR Jew e l e r sKelly’s Tire, Paul Ke l l yKerrin Graphics & Printing IncKillingly Brooklyn Council of ChurchesKing OldsmobileK i n g s b u ry Excavating & SepticKoinonia School of SportsL. Wagner & As s o c i a t e sLabonte & MercikL’apres Midi ClubLB’s Family Resturant, Inc.Lo a d r u n n e r sLogee’s GreenhouseLord Thompson ManorM a j i l l yMarine Corps Toys for To t sM a ry R. Fisher ElementaryM e a d ow View Art & Fra m i n gM i d t own Fitness Center, Morning Star Farm Pet ResortN A PA Auto Pa r t sNikki’s Dog HouseNo. Grosvenodale Methodist Church,

Board of Trustees Benevolence Fu n dN o rampac Thompson Inc.Northeast Utilities CL & PNorth Grosvenordale Post OfficeN o rwich BulletinNutmeg JoineryO’Kane EnterprisesPack #66 Cub ScoutsParents Without Pa r t n e r sPa s t e l e sPEN O PE FA RMPfizer Foundation Matching Gifts Progra mPlatt Associates Real Estate Appraisers LLCPomfret Spirit Shop & Wine ShedProject U.N.I.T. Y.P/S IRRI G ATION, LLCPutnam Cardiology Assoc., P. C .Putnam Elks Club B.P.O.E. Lo d g ePutnam Emblem ClubPutnam Farmers Coop.Putnam Ford & Mercury, Inc.Putnam Rotary Club No. 138 2Pyzzz Authentic Italian Brick Oven PizzaQuinn & Company, LLCQuinebaug VFWR a c eway Golf ClubR a i n b ow Fu r n i t u r eRogers Corp Div of East Wo o d s t o c kS a i n t -Gobain Corporation, Matching Gra n tSam Wibberley TireSelah Fa r mShear Pe r f e c t i o nSilver Bike Shop Co.Sisters of the Holy CrossSNET Community ConnectionsS n u f fy’s Package StoreSomeplace SpecialSt. Joseph’s ChurchSt. Joseph’s School

St. Mary’s SchoolSt. Philips EpiscopalSt. Stephen’s ChurchSteve Bousquet’s Appliance & TVSunrun GardensSunshine ShopS u r g i cal Associates of Putnam, P. C .Thames Valley Council For CommunityAction, Inc., TV CCAThe ACCESS AgencyThe Calli Image CompanyThe Country View Restaurant @ BrooklynC o u n t ry ClubThe Cleaning LadyThe Exchange Club of Danielson

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