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 with new and old faces alike. Our board chair, Rev. Debra, and WAIM's executive director, Dwayne, discussed our community impact. This is a huge benefit to a small, people-powered organization like ours.
WAIM invites everyday people like you into the work of reducing poverty and its impacts. If you are passionate about our mission and open to sharing it within your network through informal gatherings like this, let's talk! Contact WAIM's office assistant, Stephanie, at 860-456-7270 x105 or officevolunteer@waimct.org(opens in new tab) to get the conversation started.
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, to preach on Sunday, September 6, at their 10:30 am service. Storrs Community Church's services can be attended via livestream here(opens in new tab)(opens in new tab) or in person at 90 Tolland Turnpike, Coventry.
If you would like a member of WAIM's team to visit your congregation to provide updates, deliver a message, or share time during coffee hour, please contact Stephanie at 860-456-7270 x105 or officevolunteer@waimct.org(opens in new tab).
Volunteer Opportunity: WAIM Furniture Department
We need help in the furniture department of WAIM's Main Street Boutique. This role is a light-touch customer service role, acting as checkout for customers reserving items, answering questions, and returning the phone calls of prospective donors to the shop. Shifts are available on Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and the first Saturday of the month, from 9 am to 12 pm.
If you are interested in joining the team, contact WAIM's volunteer coordinator, Kristin Fortier, at 860-456-7270 x109 or kristinfortier@waimct.org(opens in new tab).
Volunteer Spotlight
Marlene has volunteered at WAIM for four years! She works in WAIM's clothing sorting room, processing donations and ensuring that our guest have an orderly, dignified retail experience at our Main Street Boutique. We are grateful!
Volunteering allows us to contribute to the common good of our community and to our own development, as well. If you'd like to get involved, contact Kristin Fortier at 860-456-7270 x109 or kristinfortier@waimct.org(opens in new tab).
Mission Statement: The Windham Area Interfaith Ministry uplifts and unites our community by providing caring service and resources to meet our neighbors’ needs with dignity and respect.
Support & Learn More: WAIM's operation is fueled by the generosity of everyday people like you. Click below to make a tax-deductible donation. Email us at officevolunteer@waimct.org or call 860-456-7270 x105 to learn more about our organization.