Klingberg Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Klingberg Family Centers in New Britain officially opened Thursday new satellite quarters in Hartford’s Charter Oak neighborhood from which it has expanded its programs and services to needy families. The facility at 157 Charter Oak Ave. replaces space Klingberg rented for a decade at Oak Hill School in Hartford’s Blue Hills neighborhood, said President Rosemarie Burton. The office actually opened back in April, but a formal ribbon cutting was held Thursday, September 2, 2010.
Klingberg Family Centers president Burton to retire
by Dawn D’Amato
from the New Britain Herald, August 19, 2010
Rosemarie Burton
NEW BRITAIN — Klingberg Family Centers President Rosemarie A. Burton has publicly announced plans to retire in the fall of this year. Burton has served at the helm of the New Britain/Hartford-based multi-service nonprofit since 1993.
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2010 Vintage Motorcar Festival
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
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
“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
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
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.
Bikes for Kids!
Tuesday, March 23, 2010 was not necessarily the best day to drive from Klingberg to the Connecticut shore, as the rain just wouldn’t let up. Thanks to our friends at Celebration Foods, however, the trip was well worth it, regardless of the weather conditions! Celebration Foods, the New Britain-based maker of delicious Carvel Ice Cream cakes, invited Klingberg Family Centers and the Boys & Girls Clubs of New Britain to participate in one segment of their two-day manager’s retreat, held last week at the Mystic Marriott Hotel & Spa, not far from Long Island Sound.
