Branching Out

Campaign Chairpersons

What it means to “meet the needs of community” differs from neighborhood to neighborhood, town to town. As TEEG continues its third decade of providing service for “local” needs, “local” has grown. Surrounding communities have recognized the benefit of collaborating with TEEG to serve more neighbors with need. There are economies that can be achieved when we work to collaborate, rather then duplicate.

For these reasons TEEG has become the provider for the social service needs of Pomfret and Woodstock, in addition to continuing to take care of the residents of Thompson. By serving more of our neighbors, TEEG has garnered the regional standing to bring more resources to the Quiet Corner.

As we have branched out and met many new families who have called upon us for help, we have been blessed with many more supporters. This year, TEEG would like to thank three very special couples and honor them as our 2009 Angel Campaign Chair People. Your longstanding support and belief in us have strengthened our roots and allowed our branches to flower into full bloom.

		Jim and Anna Naum Chairing the campaign efforts for the town of Thompson, Jim and Anna have been long time supporters of TEEG. Both Jim and Anna have served as members of the TEEG Board of Directors, with Jim serving for many years as our Vice President. “Thompson could never afford to do what TEEG does…and the people need the help. Our community is so fortunate to have an organization like TEEG. They really make a difference. The whole community is better off because of the help that TEEG provides.”
		George and Sandy Groom George and Sandy Groom have long supported the work of TEEG and helped to promote our services to Pomfret residents with needs. As a 30-year veteran of the Mary R. Fisher Elementary School, Sandy has seen first hand the difference TEEG has made in the lives of local children. “It’s wonderful to know that the good work TEEG does is available to people in Pomfret now. TEEG offers opportunities to children who need them. They offer hope to families. They give people the means to reach for more. It’s amazing.”
		Joe and Dawn Adiletta Promoting TEEG’s work to their friends and neighbors in Woodstock, Joe and Dawn Adiletta are TEEG supporters because they believe TEEG uses its resources wisely. “We are glad that TEEG services are available to Woodstock residents. It is difficult in our rural part of the state to find effective ways to meet the social needs in our community. We have personally supported TEEG for many years because we believe in the work that they do. We know that a dollar donated to TEEG will be put to good use.”

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