Day of Caring

This year, a record number of CL&P and Northeast Utilities employees participated in the United Way Day of Caring. Nearly 800 employees volunteered their time and skills to help approximately 35 different community organizations across Connecticut.

Jeff Butler, CL&P's president and chief operating officer, joined Hartford Mayor Eddie Pérez, Southside Institutions Neighborhood Alliance's Luis Cabán and members of the Betances Elementary School and Sanchez Elementary School for the dedication of El Monumento a la Familia Puertorriqueña, or Monument to the Puerto Rican Family, located in Hartford's Learning Corridor.

“...please accept our grateful appreciation for the enthusiastic and capable volunteers who helped beautify the Center's landmark building…most of our revenue goes toward providing our critical behavioral health services to our community's vulnerable children and families, while tasks such as painting and landscaping never seem to get done despite the need to do so. So we are so appreciative for CL&P and Yankee Gas efforts to provide volunteers to fill in this gap.” Stuart Greenbaum, Executive Director of Child Guidance Center of Mid-Fairfield County in Norwalk.

“The volunteers from Northeast Utilities did a fantastic job at Camp Yankee Trails [Tolland], Camp Merrie-Wood [Manchester], Camp Laurel [Lebanon] and Camp Merribrite [Berlin].” Diane J. Koster, Vice President of Fund Development & Communications, Girl Scouts of Connecticut.

 

“Your help and support at the Day of Caring…has made a big impact on camp. The pole barn that your crew sided looks great…your generosity has been a big help in getting a number of our projects done in both a timely and cost effective manner.” Phil Monty, President of Friends of Webster, June Norcross Webster Scout Reservation in Ashford.

 

“The CL&P tree crews that descended on Camp Hazen YMCA for the 2009 United Way Day of Caring removed trees and branches that were hanging over camper cabins and camp buildings, cut dead wood, and cleared trails. Their assistance decreased potential damage from falling trees, resulting in more sun, and helping keep Camp Hazen a safe bright place to be a kid.” Bruce Watrous, Development Coordinator of Camp Hazen YMCA in Chester.