A marathon CPR training session for 500 people, sponsored by Valley Emergency Medical Services and Griffin Hospital. Service Collaborative A program of the Parent Child Resource Center in which members monitor the progress of child victims of sexual abuse, deal with service gaps, and plan and advocate for resources. Seymour and Ansonia High Schools Students receive credits for doing volunteer work in the community. A career counseling program of Ansonia High School which uses mentors in the work place to help stimulate career interest, boost self-esteem, and explore careers with students. Youth Leadership Program Valley United Way's program to develop future community leaders.
Members do an annual needs assessment and allocate funds to local programs.
Kids Voting USA Teaches youth about the rights, privileges and responsibilities of voting. The program is carried out through a school-wide curriculum in Ansonia, and culminates on election day when kids go to the polls themselves. Enterprise Corridor Zone Program in which Ansonia, Derby and Seymour received a designation that allows them to offer tax incentives to new and existing businesses who are expanding or locating in those towns. The Seymour Land Trust recently rededicated Legion Pool as a public park. The property had fallen into disrepair, so the Land Trust cleaned up the pond, cleared the trees and weeds, and built an observation deck, gazebo and bridges.