Joel Levitt Named 2015 Recipient of Jeannie C. Beck Above and Beyond Award by Families Network of Western CT

 

JOEL LEVITT NAMED 2015 RECIPIENT OF JEANNIE C. BECK ABOVE AND BEYOND AWARD

BY FAMILIES NETWORK OF WESTERN CT

 Annual award recognizes volunteer who demonstrates extraordinary effort, kindness and devotion

 

 Joel Levitt was recognized for his superior volunteer efforts by the Families Network of Western CT at their annual Joy Luncheon.  The Jeannie C. Beck Above and Beyond Award is given to the volunteer who demonstrates extraordinary effort, kindness and devotion to Families Network’s child abuse prevention efforts. The luncheon, held in honor of Nan and Dr. Robert Joy, recognizes the outstanding efforts of the organization’s volunteers.

Phyllis Boughton, wife of Danbury Mayor Mark Boughton, and the Honorary Chairwoman of the Joy Luncheon, presented Levitt with the award. “I am so pleased to present Joel with this year’s award,” said the First Lady of Danbury. “Joel is an excellent example of the extraordinary volunteers who work so hard and give so much to Families Network.”

Levitt was recognized for his dedication to growing the “Dads” programs at Families Network.  “In addition to co-facilitating the fathers’ group, Joel is always among the first to volunteer to assist us at community events in hopes of engaging more dads and informing them about the parenting programs at Families Network,” said Susan Giglio, Executive Director of Families Network of Western CT, Inc.

Families Network of Western CT, Inc., is dedicated to preventing child abuse before it starts by providing such support services as home visitation, parent education, parenting groups and support groups to families in Danbury and the surrounding towns, free of charge.

 

About FAMILIES NETWORK of Western CT, Inc.

The Mission of FAMILIES NETWORK of Western CT, Inc. is to safeguard children through parent education and support for the prevention of child abuse and neglect.  FAMILIES NETWORK of Western CT, Inc. is committed to ensuring that all families receive the support they need in order to get their children off to a safe and healthy start.

Our primary prevention focus is on educating and engaging families before a crisis occurs. Through a number of multi-faceted and collaborative strategies, we strive to ensure safe, healthy environments for children.  We work to create positive, lasting changes through our public awareness activities, direct services to families, volunteer training, and our commitment to partnering with community and business leaders, social service agencies, and health and education providers.

FAMILIES NETWORK of Western CT, Inc. is a non-profit organization with no fees for the services we provide; we are dependent upon local, state, and federal grants for financial sustainability.  We rely heavily on the enormous generosity of the Children’s Trust Fund, the City of Danbury, the United Way of Western CT, and private individuals and businesses.

FAMILIES NETWORK of Western CT, Inc. provides vital support services—free of charge--to families in Danbury, Bethel, Bridgewater, Brookfield, New Fairfield, New Milford, Newtown, Redding, Ridgefield, and Sherman. For further information about FAMILIES NETWORK of Western CT, Inc., please visit our web site at www.fnwc.org or call our Danbury office at 203-791-8773.

 

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First Lady of Danbury Phyllis Boughton, presents Joel Levitt with the Jeannie C. Beck Above and Beyond Award from the Families Network of Western CT. The annual award is given to the volunteer who demonstrates extraordinary effort, kindness and devotion to Families Network’s child abuse prevention efforts.