WeCAHR’s Annual Meeting
Danbury, CT – WeCAHR will hold its Annual Meeting Friday, June 21st, 2019, at The Danbury Museum. WeCAHR (pronounced “we care”) is the Western Connecticut Association for Human Rights, a 501(c)(3) advocacy organization, which has provided services to the Greater Danbury area since 1977.
The event will consist of a Year in Review and provide acknowledgement to two community members and three volunteers. Olivia Alessandro, from Danbury, will be acknowledged for her work starting “Siblings First Call” that has been replicated across the country and Mark Mancusi, Clinician at Family and Children’s Aid Extend Program, for his collaborative efforts and dedication on shared cases this past year. Our three volunteers being honored this year are: Peter Sandler of Sandy Hook, Lili Schroppe of Ridgefield and Lynn Taborsak of Danbury.
WeCAHR advocates for the civil and human rights of people with disabilities in this region. WeCAHR partners with families to create and promote personal success, independence, and community involvement for children and adults with disabilities.
The event will have light refreshment is from 5:30 to 7:00 pm on Friday, June 21st. The Danbury Museum & Historical Society is located at 43 Main Street in Danbury. Tickets are free, and are available online by visiting WeCAHR’s website, www.wecahr.org, and then following the link to Eventbrite. Or, visit Eventbrite directly at https://wecahrannualmeeting.eventbrite.com.
“Volunteers and community partners are vital for our organization to continue to prove the necessary advocacy services in the communities we serve,” said Christina Calabro, executive director of WeCAHR.
More information about WeCAHR, including how to contact WeCAHR if assistance is needed, is available at www.wecahr.org or by calling WeCAHR at 202 792-3540.