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WATERBURY — The successful Greater Waterbury Campership Fund’s 2020 campaign heads into its final month having established a solid financial base to build upon heading into 2021. Donations have reached $206,528 thanks to the generous support of individuals, businesses, schools, civic groups, church organizations and philanthropic entities that have muted the disappointment of not having… Continue reading Greater Waterbury Campership Fund Update: As year ends, foundation looks solid

WATERBURY — The Greater Waterbury Campership Fund’s journey through 2020, like virtually all segments of society and lifestyle, was significantly effected by the COVID-19 pandemic that left program directors and supporters scrambling for answers and solutions. Yet despite the upheaval, silver linings emerged heading into Thanksgiving and the holiday season. “It’s unbelievable that we’ve done… Continue reading Greater Waterbury Campership Fund Update: Despite pandemic, fund has ‘a lot to be thankful for’

WATERBURY — The presidential election may be over, but Greater Waterbury Campership Fund’s momentum just keeps on building toward 2021. Recent contributions have moved the 2020 donation total to $206,028, thanks in a large part to bequests from estates and generous donations made in support of sending underprivileged youngsters off to summer camp. And while… Continue reading Greater Waterbury Campership Fund Update: Momentum continues to build toward 2021

WATERBURY – The second of three distributions from the Elsie R. Mannweiler Trust last week has further solidified the Greater Waterbury Campership Fund’s financial footing for the 2021 campaign. A pandemic and an overall challenging year are not keeping friends of Campership down. In April, the trust contributed $71,072 to the Campership Fund, an unexpected… Continue reading Pandemic can’t keep friends of Campership down

WATERBURY — Funseekers at Quassy Amusement and Waterpark at its final weekend of the 2020 season before closing generated additional revenue for the Greater Waterbury Campership Fund. Quassy’s “Wings & Things” lunch event that took place Oct. 17 and 18 resulted in a generous $750 donation from the Middlebury recreation spot for the Campership Fund.… Continue reading Greater Waterbury Campership Fund Update: Event at Quassy results in generous donation

WATERBURY — Contributions to the Greater Waterbury Campership Fund hit another impressive level last week thanks to the continued generosity of donors who look optimistically toward summer 2021. Two significant gifts from Thomaston Savings Bank and Harold W. and Rita H. Smith of Middlebury helped move this year’s total to $170,417, surpassing the target goal… Continue reading Greater Waterbury Campership Fund Update: Major gifts boost fund past its goal

WATERBURY — Quassy Amusement and Waterpark’s fall weekend season will come to a close Sunday with one final fling that will benefit the Greater Waterbury Campership Fund. The Middlebury venue’s “Wings & Things” event will run from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., with a portion of the proceeds assisting the Campership Fund.<t$> The lunch will… Continue reading Greater Waterbury Campership Fund Update: ‘Wings & Things’ event at Quassy to benefit fund

WATERBURY — Thomas Nalband is putting his retirement to good use by making sure others in need get the help they deserve. “I was remiss in not making donations earlier,” said the former public defender who has started making donations to area charities. This year, the Greater Waterbury Campership Fund made his list and received… Continue reading Greater Waterbury Campership Fund Update: Retiree donates $100 to ‘make a child smile’

WATERBURY — A family event in October at Quassy Amusement and Waterpark will benefit the Greater Waterbury Campership Fund and keep the financial momentum building toward the 2021 fundraising season. The Middlebury amusement venue will stage a “Wings & Things” meal happening Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 10 and 11, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.… Continue reading Greater Waterbury Campership Update: Family event at Quassy to benefit fund