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VALLEY 2000Healthy Valley 2000 recognizes on its Community Honor Roll new community programs and initiatives (not agencies) that are consistent with the Healthy Valley 2000 mission: to improve the quality of life and health status of Valley residents and the community by making the Valley a better place to live, work, raise a family and enjoy life. Programs recognized must have been created or significantly enhanced on or after January 1, 1994. Programs must be in operation and have beneficiaries. Enrollees will receive a letter and certificate recognizing their achievement, and will be included in the Healthy Valley 2000 newsletter and publicity about the Honor Roll. To nominate a program or service, call Healthy Valley at 735-3942, or e-mail hv2000@electronicvalley.org.
Shelton Mentor Program Shelton business people serve as mentors and role models for students.
Terrific Twos Parents and their two year olds participate together in various arts activities at the Seymour Public Library.
Non-Traditional Opportunities for Women A program of TEAM in which economically disadvantaged women receive pre-apprenticeship training in carpentry and lead abatement.
Shelton High School Food Bank Both students and staff provide needy high school families with groceries on a monthly basis.
Valley Parish Nurse Program Parish nurses serve as coordinators between clergy, congregations and community resources to promote health and healing.
Healthy Start The Visiting Nurse Association's program to provide health services to needy pregnant women and their children.
High School Volunteer Council A program of the Volunteer Action Center of Valley United Way, which is a partnership that provides a forum for Valley high schools to link together to meet community needs by providing volunteer services. The Council chose the bowling event of the 1995 Special Olympics World Games as its project for this year.
Saturday Night Live / Sunday Solution A program of the Valley YMCA in which Valley youth participate in activities including fitness, aquatics, basketball, volleyball, and cultural diversity training.
Ansonia High School Make a Difference Club Students conduct numerous fund raisers to benefit the needy. Programs include food and clothing drives, Secret Santas for DCYS children, assistance with TEAM's Toys for Tots program, volunteering with the Special Olympics, and many others.
HeartSaver 500 A marathon CPR training session for 500 people, sponsored by Valley Emergency Medical Services and Griffin Hospital.
Child Sexual Abuse Service Collaborative A program of the Parent Child Resource Center in which members monitor the progress of child victims of sexual abuse, deal with service gaps, and plan and advocate for resources.
Seymour and Ansonia High Schools Students receive credits for doing volunteer work in the community.
Corporate Volunteer Council A program of the Valley United Way's Volunteer Action Center (VAC), which provides a way for local companies to work jointly on community needs and problems which are identified as too large for one company to handle alone.
- Renovation of the Umbrella's residence for victims of domestic violence by over 200 volunteers from 22 companies, 1995
- Renovation of Spooner House, 1996 - Back to School Clothes for Kids project, 1996
CHOICES A career counseling program of Ansonia High School which uses mentors in the work place to help stimulate career interest, boost self-esteem, and explore careers with students.
Youth Leadership Program Valley United Way's program to develop future community leaders. Members do an annual needs assessment and allocate funds to local programs.
Ansonia Gridiron & Hall of Fame Honors Ansonia High School scholar athletes through scholarships, etc.
Kids Voting USA Teaches youth about the rights, privileges and responsibilities of voting. The program is carried out through a school-wide curriculum in Ansonia, and culminates on election day when kids go to the polls themselves.
Enterprise Corridor Zone Program in which Ansonia, Derby and Seymour received a designation that allows them to offer tax incentives to new and existing businesses who are expanding or locating in those towns.
Legion Pool Restoration The Seymour Land Trust recently rededicated Legion Pool as a public park. The property had fallen into disrepair, so the Land Trust cleaned up the pond, cleared the trees and weeds, and built an observation deck, gazebo and bridges.
Ansonia High School Referendum Project In a landslide vote in April of ‘96, residents of Ansonia banded together to successfully pass the Ansonia 2001 building plan.
Plastics Technology Retraining Program Naugatuck Valley Deployment Research Programsponsors this program for unemployed workers.
Valley Youth Forum More than 150 local youth worked together in this two day event sponsored by VSAAC, and created a "youth agenda" for the community.
Seymour Downtown Revitalization Project Renovations included rebuilding sidewalks, constructing and maintaining plantscapes, increasing lighting and parking, installing benches, kiosks, trash recepticles, and planters, and making the downtown area more business- and customer- friendly.
Family Violence Task Force Works with community organizations to reduce family violence Valley-wide.
Community Foundation Neighborhood Program Valley grass roots organizations receive grants for small community improvement projects.
Summer Concert Series Oxford, Derby, Seymour, Shelton sponsor musical concerts each summer.
Strand Theater Renovation The theater was renovated in 1996 and now features second run movies and plays.
Healthy Families Program VNA sponsors this program to promote positive parent-child interaction and healthy childhood growth and development, thereby decreasing the incidence of child abuse and neglect.
Valley Partnership for Jobs A voluntary coalition of public officials and business leaders, working together to bring and retain jobs in the Greater Valley region.
Liquor Permittee Training VSAAC sponsors this program to help liquor permittees understand laws around liquor sales, spotlight false Ids and prevent underage sales.
Leadership Education Advocating Diversity (LEAD) Program A program of the Valley Council of Health & Human Service Organizations (VCHHSO) to train culturally and linguistically diverse individuals for leadership roles in the community.
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