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Non-profits,
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Milford Kids Count
Contact Person: Peggy Kelly, (203) 783-3627
Web Site: www.kidscountofmilford.org
American Cancer Society, New England Division
Contact: Erin Nielsen
Phone: 203-379-4700
www.cancer.org
American Red Cross Connecticut Regional Chapter
The American Red Cross, a humanitarian organization led by volunteers and guided by its Congressional Charter and the Fundamental Principles of the International Red Cross Movement, will provide relief to victims of disasters and help people prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies. Our services consist of Health and Safety Training, Disaster and Preparedness Education and Services, Services to the Armed Forces, International Services and Biomedical Services. www.ctredcross.org

Boy Scouts of America, CT Yankee
Council
Contact Person: Tony Vogl,
(203) 876-6868
www.ctyankee.org
The Connecticut Yankee
Council, Inc. serves more than 25,000 young people annually through Boy
Scouts of America and Learning for Life programs in Fairfield and New
Haven. We support nearly 5,000 adult volunteers and partner with 537 community
organizations to deliver the program. The Council provides camping facilities,
volunteer training, program materials, inner-city support and insurance
among its many services.
Boys
& Girls Village, Inc.
CEO: Mr. John Cocciolone (203) 877-0300, cocciolonej@bgvillage.org
Boys
& Girls Village, Inc. was founded as the original "Boys Village"
in 1942 in Milford. Today, the agency has offices in Milford, Bridgeport
and Waterbury, serving children in crisis and children with learning
difficulties who have experienced rejection, failure or abuse.
WEB
SITE, PROGRAM & SPECIAL EVENTS INFO:
www.bgvillage.org
Bridges:
A Community Support System, Inc.
Contact: Barry Kasdan.
(203) 878-6365. Website: www.bridgesmilford.org
Bridges is a private, non-profit community-based behavioral health agency
licensed by the State of CT in the areas of Adult Outpatient Psychiatric
Services, Outpatient Mental Health Services for Children, and Outpatient
Addiction services for Adults and Youth.
Combined
Parishes Action Committee / Beth-El Center Ministries

Contact
:Toni Dolan
Phone: (203) 876-0747
Email: tdolan@bethelmilford.org
www.bethelmilford.org
Beth-El Center, Inc. provides shelter and soup kitchen services in the Milford area and is also a provider of supportive housing case management services. Our mission is “To alleviate homelessness and hunger in the Milford area through shelter, support services, advocacy and community education in partnership with the faith-based community and public and private organizations”.
Connecticut
Burns Care Foundation
Contact Person: Frank Szivos, (203) 878-6744
Email: ctburnscare@optonline.net
or frankctburnscare@optonline.net
www.ctburnsfoundation.org
The
Connecticut Burns Care Foundation, Inc. was formed to: provide financial
aid to existing burn care units; promote the education of public and professional
personnel for burn care treatment; promote burn prevention; provide financial
aid for research on burn care; carry on any and all other matters as may
relate to burn care.
Devon
Rotary
Contact Person: Paula Kraynak, (203) 878-4073
Website:www.devonrotary.org
The
Devon Rotary Club was founded in 1966 by Dr. Oliver Andrus. In 2006, the
Devon Rotary Pavilion at Walnut Beach and the Liberty Rock Park were constructed
in partnership of the Devon Rotary and the City of Milford. Other projects
to benefit the City include the flag pole at Housatonic River Park, the
cupola at the Milford Rotary Pavilion at Fowler Field, the Vial of Life,
a playground at Boys and Girls Village, furnishing of the Emergency Room
at the Milford Hospital, sponsorship of the Devon Knights youth basketball
team, purchase of a van for the Beth El Shelter and other projects.

Downtown Milford Business Association
Contact: Mari Kaszuba (203) 877-7115
The
Downtown Milford Business Association represents nearly 80 businesses
in downtown Milford and is committed to promoting goodwill and cooperation
among the members. We pride ourselves in our determination to foster the
commerce and business interest of all the members in the Association.
We are actively involved in improving downtown Milford's appearance and
business prosperity as well as providing marketing promotions to attract
more shoppers to the downtown area. The DMBA believes that our business
is our community. For information on events sponsored by the DMBA or for
information on joining the DMBA, visit our website, www.downtownmilfordct.com

Easter Seals Goodwill Industries
Contact Person: Chuck Hazard
(203) 777-2000 x 260
Easter Seals Goodwill Industries Rehabilitation Center, Inc. is a progressive, community-based organization committed to its mission to enhance employment, educational, social and recreational opportunities for people with disabilities and other challenges.
If your business can use additional services our clients want to help. We like to do various hand assembly projects, sort, collate, stuff/label/seal envelopes, custodial (light to moderate), small assembly in manufacturing, clerical, recycling, just to list a few.

The Get In Touch Foundation
Contact :Mary Ann Nilan
P.O. Box 2144, Milford, 06460
Phone: (203) 283-5127
www.getintouchfoundation.com
The mission of The Get In Touch Foundation is to encourage gals of all
ages to “Get In Touch” with their bodies, information, and
each other in our crusade against breast cancer.
Irish
Heritage Society of Milford, Inc.
58 River Street, #111
Milford, CT 06460
Contact: Ed Mead,
(203) 877-9446
www.milfordirish.org
Our mission is to
bring together people of Irish descent or relation in an effort to teach,
learn, and share our heritage, history, music, and language with fellow
members and the public. On our website you will find information about
our club's mission, news about our activities, a calendar of our events,
galleries of photos from our members, and forums for discussion about
all things Irish. We have a number of events during the year including
the St Patrick’s Day Parade, The Irish Festival and more.
Junior
Woman's Club of Milford.
Call 203-877-9537. P.O. Box 3528, Milford, CT 06460. E-mail: mshanno3@optonline.net.
Web site: milfordjuniors.org .
The Junior Woman's Club of Milford is a non-profit organization founded
on the principle of service to the community. The club first met on May
6, 1968. The club is open to all women in the Milford area. We meet on
the first Thursday of each month and guests are always welcome. We sponsor
events such as the city-wide Spelling Bee, Milford Living Treasures and
Monday morning story hour at the Milford Public Library plus more. Each
year we raise money to give back to the community with programs such as
the Literacy Center of Milford and High School Scholarships.

The
Kennedy Center, Inc.
The
Kennedy Center, Inc., a private, community-based rehabilitation organization,
actively responds to needs of persons with disabilities by offering innovative,
comprehensive community services.
www.thekennedycenterinc.org
Literacy
Center of Milford, Inc.
Email: literacycenter@optimum.net
www.literacycenterofmilford.com
The
Literacy Center of Milford serves people from other countries who want
to learn the English language and it helps people in need of mastering
basic reading, writing and math skills. The Literacy Center of Milford
provides a quality program where people can find the help and support
they require to meet their basic literacy needs.

Marrakech, Inc.
Contact: Frank McCarthy, 203-389-2970
Address: 6 Lunar Drive, Woodbridge
Founded in 1971, Marrakech, Inc. is a private nonprofit organization that provides residential, educational, and job placement services to people facing economic challenges and that serves more than 1500 children and adults with developmental, physical, and behavioral health disabilities through housing, employment, and community integration services.
Milford
Columbus Committee
Contact
Person: Sam Bergami, Jr., (203) 877-3241
Mailing Address: 167 Cherry Street, # 290, Milford, CT 06460
www.milfordcolumbuscommittee.org.htm
Milford
Columbus Committee was formed in 1991 by Mr. Mike Petrucelli and Mr. Sam
Bergami, Jr. to celebrate the five hundredth anniversary of Christopher
Columbus’ voyage to the New World. In it’s first year of inception,
the club membership was comprised of 12 successful individuals of Italian
heritage, coming from diverse professions, but who also shared the common
vision of giving back to the community. They began by raising funds in
order to provide scholarships to deserving, hard working students needing
a helping hand.
Milford
Historical Society
Email: mhsoc@usa.net 203-874-2664
www.milfordhistoricalsociety.org
The Milford Historical Society is open to all people interested in the
unique history of Milford. Our mission is to collect and preserve Milford
antiquities, to encourage historical investigation, and to disseminate
historical information.
Milford
Jaycees
Contact Person: Jessica Kosturko, (203) 444-0263
Website: www.milfordjaycees.org
The Milford Jaycees is a not-for-profit community service organization
focusing on leadership training for members through the management of
community-service projects. The Milford Jaycees is affiliated with the
Connecticut Jaycees the United State Junior Chamber and the Junior Chamber
International. The membership consists of men and women ages 21-40 who
believe in giving back to their community. The Jaycees have been serving
the Milford community since 1949.
Milford Lions
Contact Person: Mike Moffa
(203) 641-2290. Website: http://www.e-clubhouse.org/sites/milfordct/.
The club meets on the 1st and 3rd Mondays each month at 6:30 PM. 1st Monday @ Bridgeport Flyer, Milford 3rd Monday @ Chip's Restaurant, Orange
Volunteering your time not only helps those in need, but also gives you a sense of pride and accomplishment that comes from deep within. Lions strive to make a difference in their local community as well as communities worldwide. When the challenge arises, our answer is simple: We Serve. Some of the programs we are involved in and fund are contributions to the Diabetes Association of America, Low Vision Center, Local Eye Screening, CRIS radio station for the blind, Eyeglass Redemption for third world countries, and the Connecticut Lions Eye Research Foundation
Milford
Kiwanis Club
Milford Kiwanis is a group of approximately 50 men and women who are
dedicated to making the world and the Milford community a better place
for children and young adults to live. With more than 13,000 clubs worldwide,
located in 94 countries, Kiwanis’ motto is "Serving the Children
of the World".
Contact Person: Kevin McGrath, 203-876-7289
Website: www.milfordkiwanis.org/

Milford’s Promise
Email:milfordspromise@gmail.com
www.milfordspromise.org
Danielle Dumont, (203) 490-9160
Mobilizing our community to Build the Character and Competence of Milford's
Children and Youth by fulfilling the Five Promises of America's Promise.
Milford
Rotary
Contact Person: Blake Conant, 203-877-4130
Web site: www.milfordrotary.org
The
Rotary Club of Milford, founded in February 1924, is an award-winning
service organization within Rotary International District 7980. With
some 100 members, the club hosts an annual Lobster Bake, sponsored by
The Milford Bank, raising thousands of dollars for scholarships awarded
to local graduates seeking higher education, vo-tech graduates entering
a profession, police officers continuing their education, and families
needing day-care financial aid. Milford Rotary projects that have benefited
the community include the Pavilion at Fowler Field, the Patio at Milford
Lisman Landing Marina, 17 defibrillators for use in city buildings,
smoke and carbon monoxide detectors donated to the Fire Department to
give to families in need, and a program room at the Woodruff Family
YMCA.
Milford
Oyster Festival
Contact: Jay Pinto (203) 878-5363
Website: www.milfordoysterfestival.org
Network
of Executive Women Inc.
Contact Person: Michele Kelly, 203-799-2723
web address www.networkofexecutivewomen.net
The Network of Executive Women Milford, Inc. provides a platform where
business and executive women share ideas, promote one another's endeavors,
accomplishments and support the goals of each individual.
Rape Crisis Center
Contact: Ann Fabian-Executive Director 203-874-8712
24/7 Crisis Hotline 203-878-1212 (Free & Confidential)
www.rapecrisisctr.org
Founded in 1974, the Rape Crisis Center of Milford is a not-for-profit social service agency working to end sexual violence through victim assistance, prevention, education and public policy advocacy. The Center provides services to the towns of Ansonia, Derby, Milford, Orange, Seymour, Shelton, and West Haven . All services are provided free & confidential to the community. Cell phone donations are also accepted for reprogramming for emergency situations.
New
Haven SCORE provides free and confidential business counseling tailored
to meet the needs of your small business and your personal objectives.
New Haven SCORE also offers workshops, for both start-up entrepreneurs
and in-business small business owners.
New
Haven Chapter
Gateway Community College
60 Sargent Dr - Room 207A
New Haven, CT 06511
203-865-7645
counseling@newhavenscore.com, www.newhavenscore.com
The
objective of SCYH Inc.is to provide a well organized and supervised
youth ice hockey program, which offers participation opportunities to
children of all levels of skill and proficiency.
Southern
Connecticut Youth Hockey
(203) 878-2844 - www.scyhstars.org
United
Way of Milford, Inc.
Contact Person: Gary M. Johnson, (203) 874-6791
www.unitedwayofmilford.org
United
Way of Milford is a non-profit organization that works to strengthen
and enhance community and family life by collaborating with our towns
government officials, social service departments, and local companies
to find solutions for our citizens in need. It is an independent, community
based team, governed by a locally elected board of directors from the
community.

Walnut Beach Association
www.walnutbeachassociation.com
Walnut Beach Association, P.O. Box 2279, Milford
203-878-6327
Where the sand meets the sky.
Woodruff
Family YMCA
We build strong kids, strong families and strong communities.
Woodruff Family YMCA
631 Orange Avenue
Milford, CT 06461 - Phone: 203-878-6501
www.cccymca.org
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