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Give Local Greater Waterbury and Litchfield Hills

It's an annual giving tradition; twelve Naugatuck nonprofits take part as well as many throughout the region.

Let's give back, give together and give more!

It's an annual giving tradition. Hosted by Connecticut Community Foundation and sponsored by Ion Bank Foundation for the sixth consecutive year, Give Local Greater Waterbury and Litchfield Hills will be held on April 24-25 to benefit the vital work of hundreds of nonprofit organizations in the region.

During this fun and inspiring 36-hour online give-a-thon:

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  • Every dollar donated at www.givelocalCCF.org will be boosted with bonus funds provided by Connecticut Community Foundation and generous sponsors, adding excitement and incentives while raising essential funds for the work of hundreds of 257 nonprofits in Greater Waterbury and the Litchfield Hills.
  • Thousands of donors will give the gifts of hope, hot meals, medical care, music, cleaner water, job training, performances, hiking trails and so much more to communities across our region through their contributions.
  • Donors, businesses, and organizations will unite in giving back to the communities where we all live, work and play.

Since 2013, Give Local Greater Waterbury and Litchfield Hills has infused an impressive $4.5 million into the nonprofit community in the region!

Listen to iHeart Radio interview with Connecticut Community Foundation's Julie Loughran, Safe Haven of Greater Waterbury's Lee Schlesinger, and ASAP!'s JoAnne Torti.

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Naugatuck nonprofits participating include: Animals for Life, Hidden Acres Therapeutic Riding Center, Howard Whittemore Memorial Library, Independence Northwest, Jane Doe No More, Naugatuck Community Musicians, Naugatuck Ecumenical Food Bank, Naugatuck Education Foundation, Naugatuck Historical Society, Naugatuck River Revival Group, Naugatuck YMCA, and Naugatuck Youth Services.

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