Bikes for Windham in the Spotlight
Our longtime volunteer and program co-founder, Dr. Shelley Buchbinder, was recently featured in the CT Mirror discussing the importance of affordable, accessible transportation in Willimantic.
WAIM Turns 40: Windham based group celebrates 40th anniversary
A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held at Windham Area Interfaith Ministry to celebrate its 40th anniversary. Above, Susan Hunter and Joe Carlone. Nicole Zappone WILLIMANTIC — The Windham Area Interfaith Ministry (WAIM) held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate its 40th anniversary. To mark the anniversary, several town officials and state delegates came together to celebrate the … Read more
Foster donates truck to WAIM
WAIM Executive Director Susan Hunter presents David Foster a plaque to thank him for donating a new truck. Nicole Zappone WILLIMANTIC — To thank the community for its service and continue with its mission, David Foster, a longtime Willimantic resident, donated a truck to WAIM, an organization dedicated to helping neighbors in need. A plaque … Read more
Steeple Chase Fundraiser Saturday
Riders prepare for 2022 Steeple Chase Bike Tour event. Paula Shepard WILLIMANTIC — While the demand for services at Windham Area Interfaith Ministry has tapered off since the pandemic more than three years ago, there is still a significant amount of need among people in the region. Recently, the organization had a client come in … Read more
Partners in Independence: WAIM program aids struggling adults
William Allen and Murphy Sewall speak about their partnership through the Partners in Independence Program, which is run by the Windham Area Interfaith Ministry. Michelle Warren WILLIMANTIC — After being laid off in March 2020, Willimantic resident William Allen’s employment status was in limbo for 14 months. His misfortunes continued when he was in a … Read more