Tag: Naugatuck Youth Services
Grant received to fight drug use among youths in borough
By Andreas Yilma Citizen's News
NAUGATUCK -- Drug prevention coalition Step Up Naugy will receive a $625,000 grant to help keep borough youths off drugs.
The funding...
Helping young adults grow up to be successful
By Annabelle Pape Republican-American
NAUGATUCK -- Watching young adults grow into successful professionals has always been a goal of Gina Valerio of Prospect, the assistant director...
Importance of leadership skills highlighted at new Naugatuck program for kids
By Raquel Williamson Republican-American
NAUGATUCK -- Naugatuck YMCA has introduced a new character development program at Western Elementary School in collaboration with Naugatuck Youth Services that...
Need help shoveling? Naugatuck Youth Services can lend a hand
By Andreas Yilma Citizen's News
NAUGATUCK -- With winter arriving Tuesday, one local group is doing its best to connect youth to people who may need...
Naugatuck teens speak up about pandemic impacts
NAUGATUCK -- Young people have been greatly affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, including experiencing a loss of a sense of community and a lack...
Naugatuck bringing back Narcan training
NAUGATUCK -- Naugatuck Youth Services, in collaboration with local police, is resuscitating its Narcan training seminar after a break during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Step Up...
Youth leader remembered for kind, loving nature
By Andreas Yilma, Staff Writer
NAUGATUCK — Family and friends described Nicole Wiley as a woman who was loving and uplifted the youth within the...
Youth services running employment program
NAUGATUCK — Naugatuck Youth Services is accepting applications for the Connecticut Youth Employment Program.
The program, which is funded by the state, provides summer employment...
Program helps students connect
NAUGATUCK — In January, the Teen Advisory Board of Naugatuck Youth Services expressed the need for more activities and programs for middle school and...
Grant gives prevention effort a boost
NAUGATUCK — Preventing youth from using and abusing drugs is something Naugatuck Youth Services Executive Director Kristin Mabrouk is passionate about, and the nonprofit...