Spring Annual Appeal

Our Spring Annual Appeal is currently underway.  We would truly appreciate a donation in any amount.  Your donation will support the children and families right here in your own community with a guaranteed direct impact. 

Here are a few of the activities that were supported by your donations in the recent past: 

• The Holiday Giving Program provided gifts for 49 children in Haddam and Killingworth. 
• A (open to the public) was installed at the Regional School District 17 Central Office outdoor courtyard to encourage early learning for children birth to 5 
• Individual, family and group counseling  on a sliding scale fee was provided to  residents of both Haddam and Killingworth by qualified therapists
• The Juvenile Review Board successfully continued to divert first time offenders of the law from the Juvenile Court system
• Collaboration with Haddam-Killingworth Middle School to bring The Courage to Speak Foundation, a teen drug prevention program for student presentations, a parent presentation followed by a four week parenting series
• Girls Night Out, an informational night designed to give girls a better understanding of the changes that their bodies will go through during puberty was held for girls and their moms/guardians
• Rachel’s Challenge, a school wide assembly for Haddam-Killingworth High School students to promote an atmosphere of kindness and tolerance

The Healthy Communities-Healthy Kids Coalition, (an initiative of YFSHK) held some of the following activities:

• Family Dinner Night was held free of charge for over 150 residents of Haddam and Killingworth to encourage families to dine together at least three nights per week
• A Prescription Drug Disposal Program
• A Social Norms Campaign addressing alcohol and other drug use
• Family Movie Night to promote family communication and support
• to address stressors faced by our youth

It is easy to make your tax deductible donation.  Simply visit our website and click on the Spring Appeal link.  Your donation will be handled securely and instantly.  A receipt to support your tax return deduction will also be available instantly. We will also be recognizing our donors by listing their names in a thank you message on our website at www.hkyfs.org.

Thank you in advance for your support.  Our youth, families, and staff truly appreciate it!