TBICO Annual Spring Gala on June 10

Growing Tomorrow’s Workforce

TBICO (The Bridge to Independence & Career Opportunities) will hold its Annual Spring Gala on Saturday,  June 10, 2017 at 19 MAIN,  located at 19 Main Street in New Milford, CT at 6:00 PM.  This year’s theme is “Growing Tomorrow’sWorkforce.” Tickets are $100 per person and include dinner catered by Lucia Ristorante, drinks, and dancing to the music of One Plug Entertainment.  In addition, there will be a Silent Auction thanks to local merchants and friends of TBICO for their generous donations.   

TBICO is a 501(c) 3 nonprofit agency located at 22 Eagle Road in Danbury, CT with a very straightforward mission—to help people help themselves; promoting personal and economic self-sufficiency through education, job training and financial literacy.  There is no cost to participants for any of TBICO’s programs or services—motivation, not money, secures them a place in the program

  •          WHO/WHAT IS TBICO:  Established in 1993, TBICO provides employment-related support services that allow individuals to compete for better jobs, more stable housing, and competent money management capabilities. The programs target skills and workforce training that is in demand by area employers.
  •          WHAT TBICO DOES:  TBICO teaches people how to take control of their lives. TBICO helps individuals build their own bridge to future success. It is an educational, employment and personal resource center with programs and curriculum that blends basic job and life skills with computer and workforce training.  Simply put, people come to TBICO for – Better Skills. Better Jobs. Better Lives.
  •          WHO TBICO HELPS:  TBICO provides support services for adults entering or re-entering the workforce.  The majority of participants are female, most are head of household, and many are single parents. In recent years, the number of men coming to TBICO continues to increase, as well.
  •          WHY IT MATTERS:  Many area families, including more than 47% of single mothers, don’t earn enough to meet their families’ basic needs for food, housing, healthcare, childcare, and transportation.  LouAnn Bloomer, President & CEO of TBICO stated:  “How would you turn your life around if you didn’t have the education, experience and stability to get a job that could meet basic needs?  At TBICO, we believe that every person who is willing to work hard deserves an opportunity to succeed … and we are hoping that you will agree that helping families become self-sufficient is important and deserves your support.”

HOW CAN YOU HELP?  TBICO relies on the support of individual donors, grants, corporate support and its annual fundraising events to keep its doors open to provide services. This gala remains a vital component in raising funds.  Event proceeds will support programs that assist individuals and families at their point of need so that they can overcome fundamental challenges, achieve stability, and self sufficiency.  Funds raised will have a direct impact on the lives of local area individuals.  Please call  203-743-6695 or visit www.tbicoworks.org for  more information about TBICO, to buy tickets to the event, or to make a donation.    

 
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Submitted by New Fairfield, CT

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