For Immediate Release
Contact: John W. Russell
Benefit Chair
Ph. 860-443-7467
New London’s Covenant Shelter and Homeless Hospitality
Center
Join Forces with Local Organization to Fight Homelessness
Waterford Group Charitable Foundation Named Presenting Sponsor
of 3rd Annual Benefit Dance for New London Area Homeless
(New London, CT – August 15, 2007) – Today, the Waterford Group
Charitable Foundation proudly presented the
New London Covenant Shelter and
the New London Homeless Hospitality Center (NLHHC) a check in the amount of
$3,500 [see attached photo]. The contribution was made to support both of
the organizations as they join forces in an upcoming fundraiser, the 3rd
Annual “Turning Homeless Into Hopeful” Benefit Dance. The Waterford Group
Charitable Foundation has been named Presenting Sponsor of the event to be
held on Friday, September 7th at the Port & Starboard, Ocean Beach Park, New
London.
The continuing mission of the New London Covenant Shelter and NLHHC includes
the development of transitional housing to enable people to make the first
step away from homelessness. “We are grateful to the Waterford Group
Charitable Foundation for their generosity and for recognizing the
importance of the work that we do,” said John Russell, Benefit Chair. “We
look forward to bringing the community together for a wonderful evening on
September 7th, while at the same time helping the homeless of New London,”
added Russell.
Waterford Group Charitable Foundation is funded in part through voluntary
contributions and fundraising held by the associates of Waterford Group and
its affiliates, including Waterford SpringHill Suites by Marriott, New
London Holiday Inn, Mystic Marriott Hotel & Spa, Mystic Comfort Inn, Mystic
Residence Inn by Marriott, and the Norwich Courtyard by Marriott. “The
efforts of the New London Covenant Shelter and the New London Homeless
Hospitality Center are to be commended, and we are honored to serve as
Presenting Sponsor for this event,” commented Len Wolman, Chairman and CEO
of Waterford Group. “We are proud of all of our associates and their
continued generosity and commitment to helping others in our community,”
added Wolman.
ABOUT THE COVENANT SHELTER
The Covenant Shelter, founded almost 25 years ago, serves the community from
its location in a building owned by St. Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Church
at 42 Jay Street, New London. This shelter, which provides care management
and referral services, houses and feeds thirty five men, women, and children
24 hours a day, seven days a week, and 365 days a year.
ABOUT THE NEW LONDON HOMELESS HOSPITALITY CENTER
The NLHHC, founded two years ago, currently serves the community from the
St. James Episcopal Church and the All Souls Unitarian Universalist Church,
both located in New London. The NLHHC operates the temporary emergency
shelter at St. James, housing 50 men and women each night. The Drop-In
Center at All Souls provides much needed help to its guests, including
access to health and social services, employment opportunities, and public
benefit and housing services.
ABOUT WATERFORD GROUP CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
The Waterford Group Charitable Foundation is a private foundation that seeks
to support the communities in which associates of Waterford Group and its
affiliates live and work. The Foundation’s mission is to improve the quality
of life of others through monetary and gift-in-kind donations, as well as
volunteering at community events. Donations are provided to not-for-profit
organizations that support health and well-being, youths, arts and cultural
activities, and other various community initiatives.
FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT JOHN RUSSELL AT 860-443-7467,
860-912-0417
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