Between August 1 and 30, Acts 4 Ministry, Inc. in Waterbury will host their 11th annual Back-to-School “Swap and Shop” of school uniform tops and bottoms that will be distributed free or at low costs to children throughout Greater Waterbury. During the entire month of July, Acts 4 Ministry will accept monetary donations as well as new or gently-used uniform tops in white, blue (any shade), black or grey, and bottoms in khaki, navy, black and grey. All sizes are accepted, sizes 8 and above are especially needed. School accessories are also needed including book-bags, lunch bags, rulers, folders and writing tools.
Acts 4 Ministry, Inc., is a non-denominational, non-profit charitable organization based in Waterbury that provides individuals or families who have suddenly lost their homes to a fire, flood or other unexpected devastation or upsetting life event to come to their retail shop to personally select clothing, dishes, glassware, furnishings, and other basic needs at no charge. The organization is dedicated to building relationships with people while providing them with the basics of daily living needs.
Executive director Sarah Elizabeth Carabetta explained, “We partner with churches, social service agencies, and public schools to help identify and serve people with these needs regardless of their faith, race, creed, or national origin, or their willingness to participate in religious activities.” Each year the organization distributes clothing to nearly 4,000 people plus over 1,000 pieces of furniture and house wares to people of varying income levels throughout the Greater Waterbury area. The Back-to-School Program is one of several ongoing programs to distribute clothing to families throughout the area.
To learn more about Acts 4 Ministry, Inc., and a listing of current tax-deductible donation needs, visit www.acts4.org, or contact Sarah Elizabeth Carabetta at 203-574-2287 or via email to executivedirector@acts4.org.