News & Updates

Check out this conversation between our new executive director, Dwayne David Paul, and WILI’s Wayne Norman.

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.

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

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

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

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