Uplifting and uniting our community

By providing caring services and resources to meet our neighbors’ needs with dignity and respect.

WAIM (Windham Area Interfaith Ministry) provides basic needs and support to area residents with insufficient income. Our goal is to keep people safely housed, meet basic material needs and connect them to resources that sustain their stability.

Our Programs

Emergency Financial Assistance

WAIM is dedicated to helping our neighbors who are struggling to make ends meet. Emergency financial assistance from WAIM can help with rent or mortgage payments, utility bills, transportation expenses, and other basic needs.

Material Donations

WAIM distributes donated clothing, furniture, appliances, and other household items to people in need in our community for free. Literally, tons of useful items are kept out of local landfills and welcomed into the homes of individuals and families who give them a second life.

Partners in Independence
Partners in Independence

Meet with a trained mentor who will provide thoughtful guidance and help you identify goals and develop strategies to achieve them.

Get Involved

Events

Support engagement with our community partners, schools, churches, and individuals like you.

Material Donations

WAIM distributes donated clothing, furniture, appliances, and other household items to people in need in our community for free.

Volunteer

Volunteers are essential to achieving our mission of uplifting and uniting our community.

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The Holiday Gala was a huge success!

A huge thank you to Xiomara Capo for your vision and hard work. Ariana Perez and Dawn Ducot did a lot of the leg work as well. Thank you, thank you!

A huge shout out goes to Bill Sayers. He had tProject Imo, Inc.vent and was the magic behind it.

All of the proceeds benefit WAIM, Windham/Willimantic Cares and Project Imo, Inc.

It was a fun night of music, dancing and a lot of food! Everything was delicious.

Thank you to all the businesses who donated to the silent auction.

A huge shout out to our sponsor, Liberty Bank.

Temporaries of New England bought 14 seats for the event.

We could not have done it without all of you!
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The Holiday Gala was a huge success! 

A huge thank you to Xiomara Capo for your vision and hard work. Ariana Perez and Dawn Ducot did a lot of the leg work as well. Thank you, thank you!

A huge shout out goes to Bill Sayers. He had tProject Imo, Inc.vent and was the magic behind it. 

All of the proceeds benefit WAIM, Windham/Willimantic Cares and Project Imo, Inc.

It was a fun night of music, dancing and a lot of food! Everything was delicious.

Thank you to all the businesses who donated to the silent auction. 

A huge shout out to our sponsor, Liberty Bank.

Temporaries of New England bought 14 seats for the event.

We could not have done it without all of you!Image attachmentImage attachment+3Image attachment

Here’s what happened to a WAIM client recently, it can happen to anyone. A single mother of 3 was in a car accident and unable to work. Luckily, she still received a portion of her pay, but which should she pay, her rent or oil? She reached out to WAIM for assistance with oil and with WAIM’s help, was able to manage both critical needs.

WAIM helps real people facing real problems. Join us on Sunday, November 24th to walk for a family just like this one! For more information and registration details, please visit waimct.org/walk-for-warmth/
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Here’s what happened to a WAIM client recently, it can happen to anyone. A single mother of 3 was in a car accident and unable to work. Luckily, she still received a portion of her pay, but which should she pay, her rent or oil?  She reached out to WAIM for assistance with oil and with WAIM’s help, was able to manage both critical needs.

WAIM helps real people facing real problems. Join us on Sunday, November 24th to walk for a family just like this one! For more information and registration details, please visit https://waimct.org/walk-for-warmth/

I was honored to table on behalf of WAIM at Hartford Healthcare's Medical Mission in Willimantic yesterday.

Participants received free healthcare, screenings and vaccines. I was in the community resource section of the event to inform people of the services WAIM provides.

"Are you familiar with WAIM?" I'd ask.

The answers were:

"WAIM is great. You help the community so much!"

"I donate my clothes to WAIM. I love how they go directly to the people who need them."

"I shop at WAIM every month. The staff and volunteers are great!"

"WAIM is helping me with my electric bill. I need to stop back in and talk to my Case Manager."

"I haven't been to WAIM in years. You really helped me out back then. I was in a bad place. I am where I am now because of WAIM."

It was so affirming to hear how much we are valued in the community and how we positively impact people's lives.

I am deeply appreciative of the UCONN students who volunteered at the event.

Pierrette is a freshman in pre-med. She helped me at the table. It was lovely getting to know her. She loved learning about WAIM and was a wonderful
spokesperson for us.

She signed up to volunteer at WAIM when she can. I'm excited to follow this young lady through her career.

- Susan A Hunter, Executive Director
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I was honored to table on behalf of WAIM at Hartford Healthcares Medical Mission in Willimantic yesterday.

Participants received free healthcare, screenings and vaccines. I was in the community resource section of the event to inform people of the services WAIM provides.

Are you familiar with WAIM? Id ask.

The answers were:

WAIM is great. You help the community so much!

I donate my clothes to WAIM. I love how they go directly to the people who need them.

I shop at WAIM every month. The staff and volunteers are great!

WAIM is helping me with my electric bill. I need to stop back in and talk to my Case Manager.

I havent been to WAIM in years. You really helped me out back then. I was in a bad place. I am where I am now because of WAIM.

It was so affirming to hear how much we are valued in the community and how we positively impact peoples lives. 

I am deeply appreciative of the UCONN students who volunteered at the event. 

Pierrette is a freshman in pre-med. She helped me at the table. It was lovely getting to know her. She loved learning about WAIM and was a wonderful
spokesperson for us. 

She signed up to volunteer at WAIM when she can. Im excited to follow this young lady through her career. 

- Susan A Hunter, Executive Director

We are honored to be tabling at Hartford Healthcare's Medical Mission at the Windham Senior and Rec Center.

The event is going on until 2:00 pm. If you are in need of free vaccines and medical care, come down. First come, first serve.

Visit us in the Community Partner room.
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We are honored to be tabling at Hartford Healthcares Medical Mission at the Windham Senior and Rec Center.

The event is going on until 2:00 pm. If you are in need of free vaccines and medical care, come down. First come, first serve. 

Visit us in the Community Partner room.Image attachment

Trick or Treat on Main Street!

We're here until 7 handing out candy!

We also have a photo booth courtesy of Prop Queen

Come on down!
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Trick or Treat on Main Street!

Were here until 7 handing out candy! 

We also have a photo booth courtesy of Prop Queen

Come on down!Image attachmentImage attachment+3Image attachment

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Victoria Nimirowski I remember trick or treating with you, Brian and baby Aidan!!

Oh look at you

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