Save the Date: Walk for Warmth 2026 Every year, hundreds of Windham area residents participate in WAIM’s Walk for Warmth because they believe their neighbors ought to remain in warm, safe, dignified housing. This year’s Walk is on Sunday, November 22, from 12:30 to 4:30 starting at Temple Bnai Israel at 383 Jackson Street in … Read more
Supporting WAIM’s Housing & Utilities Assistance Programs Every year, hundreds of Windham area residents participate in WAIM’s Walk for Warmth because they believe their neighbors ought to remain in warm, safe, dignified housing. This year’s Walk is on Sunday, November 22, from 12:30 to 4:30 starting at Temple Bnai Israel at 383 Jackson Street in … Read more
A Win for Active Transportation The Leo J. and Rose Pageau Trust has awarded WAIM’s Bikes for Windham Program a $10,000 grant for our programming in Windham! An estimated 13% of adults in Willimantic don’t have access to private cars, and biking can be an alternative form of transportation. Through the Bikes for Windham Program, WAIM collects, … Read more
A Vote of Confidence Readers of The Chronicle have nominated WAIM for the paper’s 2026 Readers’ Choice award! Click here to vote for WAIM and see the other awesome local nonprofit organizations and businesses nominated for an award. Voting ends on Monday, September 22, so don’t delay. This nomination speaks to the faith the community has in … Read more
Spaces Still Available for Next Friday’s Autumn Classic Open! The Knights of Columbus, Council 4313 of Coventry, is hosting its annual Autumn Classic Open charity golf tournament. This year, most of the funds will benefit WAIM! Online registration is open until Monday, September 14! In-person registration will take place on the day of. Click here to … Read more
WAIM at Storrs Community Church, Coventry Huge thanks to Pastor John G. Cuyler and the congregants of Storrs Community Church for inviting WAIM’s executive director, Dwayne David Paul, to preach this Sunday, September 6, at their 10:30 am service. Storrs Community Church’s services can be attended via livestream here or in person at 90 Tolland Turnpike, … Read more
Promoting the State’s Investment in Our Children This week, WAIM joined the Connecticut Baby Bonds Ambassador Network, a growing body of trusted community organizations that serve the state’s poor and working-class families. The Baby Bonds are a one-time $3,200 investment in the futures of Connecticut children whose births were covered by HUSKY from July 1, … Read more
Zeltones Benefit Concert for WAIM Huge thanks to Laurie and Joe and their band, the Zeltones, as well our new friend, Melanie, for hosting a benefit concert for WAIM last Friday! It was a lovely night of sharing art, building community, and supporting a good cause.It was also a fantastic opportunity to share WAIM’s mission … Read more
Pictured left to right are Keiara, Josiah, and Laura. Small Business Partner Contributes to WAIM’s Mission Huge thanks to Laura Fish-Kelly and her team at Heirloom Private Wealth in Glastonbury for organizing their annual sock drive for WAIM! This year, they donated 2,033 pairs of new socks that we will distribute throughout the year, surpassing last … Read more
Pageau Trust Awards WAIM’s Bikes for Windham Program $10,000 Grant The Leo J. and Rose Pageau Trust has awarded WAIM’s Bikes for Windham Program a $10,000 grant for our programming in Windham! An estimated 13% of adults in Willimantic don’t have access to private cars, and biking can be an alternative form of transportation. Through … Read more