GWIM Partners with the Pontelandolfo Community Club

Greater Waterbury Interfaith Ministries (GWIM) a 501 C 3 charity is partnering once again with the Pontelandolfo Community Club for their 2nd Annual Fundraising dinner on June 6th, 2019. Doors open at 6 pm at the Ponte Club located at 380 Farmwood Rd. Waterbury, CT. A portion of the proceeds raised at this dinner will go to GWIM. Tickets are $30.00 for an amazing Italian feast featuring several courses: Hot & cold Hors D’oeuvres, Pasta Fagioli, Salad, Pasta with Meatballs and Soffritto, Pork Osso Bucco, Roasted Potatoes, and Wine.

GWIM has been in existence in the Greater Waterbury Community since 1954. Their mission is to feed the hungry working poor, children, and homeless in a respectful and dignified manner, and to empower the homeless and underprivileged. GWIM provides an array of services, including daily meals in their Soup Kitchen, an Emergency Food Pantry, a Children’s Center, and a Resource Center. The value placed on respecting each individual has shaped the visionary approach as to how the services are provided. Anyone who visits the GWIM Emergency Food Pantry will have the experience of shopping and making choices that are best for themselves and their families. GWIM is inspired and committed to making certain that the food pantry services could be provided in this manner.

The Ponte Club has generously partnered up with the local community to host these dinners 10 times a year to benefit various charities in the Waterbury community. This dinner in the month of June will feature GWIM. The committee for the Ponte Club dinners is comprised of Carl Mancini, Bob Guerrera, Chris Ciarlo, and Nick Perugini. Nick Perugini articulated well the committee’s mission in hosting these Ponte Club charity dinners: “By doing these dinner, we are helping the people that are helping the people in our community.”

Immigrants from Pontelandolfo found their home in American in the Waterbury area throughout the 20th century and maintained their strong native bond by establishing the Pontelandolfo Society in 1930 and the Pontelandolfo Social Club in 1939. In 1965, these two groups merged to form the Pontelandolfo Community Club. The Ponte Women’s Club was established in Waterbury in 1985. The growth and prosperity has allowed the club to serve and assist various community organizations through fundraising activities each year. To learn more visit www.ponteclub.com or at 203-575-0504.

Barbara Ann Dublin, the Executive Director for GWIM said of the generosity of the Ponte Club: “I would like to thank the Pontelandolfo Community Club for its unconditional support of Greater Waterbury Interfaith Ministries, Inc. I embrace the love and understanding that everyone has for GWIM'S Mission! I am very grateful to the Pontes for the 2nd Annual Ponte Club Fundraising Dinner for GWIM My heart is truly blessed to be part of such a giving community, and please know I am truly touched by all your kindness.”

To purchase tickets to the event, please contact GWIM Board member and Chair of the Fundraising Committee Tavis Tindall at 203 755-0018 or email him at tavis@tindall-lawfirm.com.

About Greater Waterbury Interfaith Ministries, Inc:
GWIM has been in existence since 1954. Their mission is to help provide for people in need. They provide approximately 3,200 meals through their Soup Kitchen weekly and an additional 2,700 weekly meals through their Emergency Food Pantry. In addition, through GWIM’s Resource Center, assistance is provided to their consumers to access SNAP or food stamps, Social Security, StayWell Healthcare, immediate shelter, Legal Aid assistance and Veterans Assistance. GWIM’s goal is to make a difference in the health and well-being of all. For more information visit GWIM at www.gwimwaterbury.org or at 203-756-2830

About the Pontelandolfo Community Club:
Immigrants from Pontelandolfo found their home in American in the Waterbury area throughout the 20th century and maintained their strong native bond by establishing the Pontelandolfo Society in 1930 and the Pontelandolfo Social Club in 1939. In 1965, these two groups merged to form the Pontelandolfo Community Club. The Ponte Women’s Club was established in Waterbury in 1985. The growth and prosperity has allowed the club to serve and assist various community organizations through fund raising activities each year. To learn more visit www.ponteclub.com or at 203-575-0504