2010 Vintage Motorcar Festival
Reflecting on a great Day
Whether you are fascinated by some of the very first automobiles ever made (especially right here in Connecticut), or get a charge looking over a mint condition, red hot 1954 Corvette, you’ve come to the right place. Klingberg Family Centers’ 18th Annual Vintage Motorcar Festival was like wandering into a giant museum filled with exquisite examples of nearly every automobile manufactured between 1898 and 1972 – but oh, so much more fun!!
From Klingberg to NYC
One Drama Student Proves She's Got Talent
Just how much can the performing arts mean to a child? Fifteen year-old Jackie would be happy to tell you. As soon as she arrived
- Jackie (center) displays a personal letter of congratulations from Congressman Chris Murphy, joined by Klingberg President Rosemarie Burton (left) and drama teacher Sarah Focerile (right).
at Klingberg Family Centers about a year and a half ago, Jackie became involved in the drama and music program. A far cry from the city streets she had come to know, Jackie obviously had a natural talent that seemed to blossom whenever she stepped on stage, no matter what the role. Jackie has experienced a remarkable personal transformation over the past year, which has led to a very incredible opportunity for this young actress.
Old Fashion Soda Bottler Becomes a Sponsor
Avery's Soda Coming to Klingberg Festival
“We sell nostalgia” said Rob Metz, owner of Avery’s Beverages, the legendary 106 year old soft drink company, located on Corbin Avenue, within sight of Klingberg Family Centers. This year Avery’s Beverages will be a Bronze Sponsor of the Klingberg Vintage Motorcar Festival (KVMF), serving as the official soft drink vendor of the annual fundraising event, which raises vital funds for programs serving troubled and traumatized children. A special Motorcar Festival label is being design.
Surprising Donation
$100 Bill Slipped into a Donation Box
Over two years ago, Klingberg Family Centers received permission from the Food Bag Division of General Equities, Inc., to place donation boxes in several of their local retail stores. Since then, over $7,500 has been donated by customers of those stores, to support our programs designed to treat troubled and traumatized children. Not surprisingly, the money slipped into the Plexiglas boxes is made up mostly of coins and dollar bills, by caring individuals who want to help. Periodically, we are pleased and surprised when a five, ten or even a twenty dollar bill shows up in one of the boxes.
American Savings Foundation
Invests in the Lives of Young Students
The American Savings Foundation of New Britain recently awarded a $25,000 grant to Klingberg Family Centers Extended Day Treatment Program. The Foundation’s strong commitment to New Britain and surrounding communities is evidenced in their generous support of programs benefiting the lives of children, youth and families.
Into the Woods and Out of the Shadows
You Are Invited . . . This Weekend Only!
What do you get when you cross The Brothers Grimm with composer and lyricist Stephen Sondheim? The answer: A rollicking combination of classic fairy tales and Broadway tunes gone slightly awry. Into The Woods Junior will reintroduce you to childhood characters that we all know and loved and converge them in a musical misadventure.
True Coalescence
Artists Susan Clinard and Nicole van Axx may create very different art, but both understand the power of creativity and artistic expression and how they can inspire youth.
On February 27, 2010, the Kehler Liddell Gallery in New Haven hosted “Coalescence,” an Art Show and evening of entertainment to benefit Klingberg Family Centers Performing and Fine Arts programs as well as the Soroptimist Club of Greater New Haven. The successful event was attended by more than a hundred arts lovers who are friends of the two organizations.
Klingberg Auto Show set for June 19th
Make it a part of your Father's Day Weekend
We will have the same show as planned featuring the CT-made automobiles and other meticulously restored cars in a festive, family-friendly atmosphere. Children’s activities will again include some vintage toys like stilts and hoops. Our food menu, with healthy choices made right here in our own kitchen, will reflect the spring season. The spectacular views of the fall foliage will be replaced with the as beautiful spring vistas; every season has its own beauty on our hill. June 19 will be the beginning of Father’s Day Weekend and special activities will be planned around this family theme. We will keep you informed as we develop our plans at www.klingbergautoshow.org , in the mean time, please mark the date in your calendars.
Meet Mari DaCruz
Tell us about your new job with Klingberg…What has been your career path with Klingberg?
I am currently the Recruitment Specialist for Klingberg Family Centers Therapeutic Foster Care & Adoption. My job is very exciting. It allows me to be active in the community by raising awareness about the need for therapeutic foster/ adoptive homes. It also allows me to promote Klingberg’s outstanding Therapeutic Foster Care and Adoption program and recruit foster/ adoptive families for the thousands of adolescents in Connecticut looking for a permanent home.
Meet Heather Carrier
Child Development Specialist and Storekeeper of the Residential Acute Unit Store
Heather, what made you decide to go into the childcare field and work for Klingberg Family Centers?
I first decided to come to Klingberg after working in the insurance industry for two years after I graduated from college. I felt my sociology degree was not being utilized and I started to explore other possibilities. I discovered Klingberg through a current employee and we spoke at great length about what Klingberg Family Centers does, and I felt that it was definitely a place I wanted to come and share my personal strengths and my education.
Raising the Bar 2010
As a part of the ongoing process of staff training and development, Klingberg Family Centers [KFC] last week hosted ‘All Staff’ meetings once again, for every employee to attend. The two hour session was offered on multiple dates and times, to accommodate the nearly 400 full time, part time and per diem staff, who together, pursue the agency mission “To help build healing relationships that empower children and families to reach their full potential”.
Keep Kids Safe
Keeping kids safe is a priority for Klingberg Family Centers’ Safe Home staff. To keep their skills and knowledge up-to-date, Klingberg employees frequently participate in training from community experts.
Last month Sergeant Tom Field of the South Windsor Police Department visited Klingberg’s main campus and conducted child car seat checks from his specially equipped trailer.
The Art of La’Mora Hardy
"Obama"
La’Mora Hardy is one of our very own Child Development Specialists at Klingberg Family Centers—but that’s not all. A Hartford native, she grew up loving both art and helping others. Today she continues to combine those strengths in a unique way through her work at the Elizabeth Webster Safe Home.
From Klingberg to NYC
One Drama Student Proves She's Got Talent
Just how much can the performing arts mean to a child? Fifteen year-old Jackie would be happy to tell you. As soon as she arrived
- Jackie (center) displays a personal letter of congratulations from Congressman Chris Murphy, joined by Klingberg President Rosemarie Burton (left) and drama teacher Sarah Focerile (right).
at Klingberg Family Centers about a year and a half ago, Jackie became involved in the drama and music program. A far cry from the city streets she had come to know, Jackie obviously had a natural talent that seemed to blossom whenever she stepped on stage, no matter what the role. Jackie has experienced a remarkable personal transformation over the past year, which has led to a very incredible opportunity for this young actress.
