Two of our own were honored as Women in Leadership at YWCA New Britain’s 17th biennial Women in Leadership Luncheon on May 11, 2017. The biennial event honors women in central Connecticut for their accomplishments, volunteerism, and commitment to the YWCA mission of eliminating racism and empowering women. Sonia Colón-Mora, Director of Intensive In-home Services… Read more »
As part of Subaru’s Share the Love Campaign, Schaller Subaru was able to donate $15,711 to Klingberg Family Centers. Schaller Subaru chose to partner with Klingberg Family Centers for the ninth annual Subaru “Share the Love” national campaign, during which Subaru pledged to donate $250 with every new Subaru purchase or lease. The Share the… Read more »
Klaus Larsen Roofing is partnering with Klingberg Family Centers to create healthy families for kids. For any full roof replacement contract referred by Klingberg Family Centers, Klaus Larsen Roofing will donate $200 towards the Santa Klaus Fund at Klingberg to support programs helping children and families. Both organizations have a passion for helping families; Klaus… Read more »
Klingberg Family Centers has recently begun The Leadership Effectiveness Series presented by author, consultant, and speaker David O’Brien, President of WorkChoice Solutions. The series began in January and will continue into next fall and quickly sold out at 50 registrants, including 40 of our own leadership staff and 10 sent by the Workers’ Compensation Trust…. Read more »
Many people assume that only boys are interested in the Auto Restoration Program. However, this is not the case: several girls have been joining in the learning recently. Last semester there were six girls involved in the class; currently there are four (three repeats, one new). Each of these girls is genuinely interested in automobiles… Read more »
Klingberg staff and trustees enjoyed the second annual Evening of Recognition on January 12, 2017, at the Aqua Turf in Southington. A Raymond Hill School employee, “DJ Buzz,” kept the dance floor filled, while the two photo booths provided laughs throughout the evening—not to mention the good food and even better company! Even technical difficulties… Read more »
The Farmington Senior and Community Center was rocking on a recent Wednesday night when Klingberg Family Centers’ Foster Care and Adoption program’s families and staff gathered for their annual holiday party. Around 100 people attended, including longtime foster families and parents just beginning the licensing process. The evening began with a catered meal, served by… Read more »
Sara*, 14, escaped from human trafficking and returned home, where she and her family found the help they so desperately needed at Klingberg. Here is their story… *Not her real name. Give Online
In the process of expanding our back parking lot on our main campus in New Britain, we had to remove the playscape that stood at the end of the lot near the ball field. Thanks to a very generous grant, we were able to erect a new structure with safety pad and updated elements in… Read more »
Klingberg Family Centers is truly grateful to have been chosen by the Greater New Britain Chamber of Commerce as the 2016 Nonprofit Organization of the Year in recognition of the work that we do to help children and families in our local communities. This award was presented at the Chamber’s Annual Dinner on November 17. Also honored… Read more »
As COVID-19 continues to spread through our country and region, a number of safeguards have been put into place to protect our clients and families, staff, visitors, and surrounding communities. In addition to increased cleaning efforts, hand sanitizer, and distribution of information, we are taking the following steps to prevent the spread of the virus.