Partners

Be sure to visit Public Art for Racial Justice Education (PARJE) by clicking on their logo! PARJE raises awareness of racial injustice through public art. They host adult-oriented lectures, as well as immersive and interactive programs for children. To learn more about either of these, check out the education tab on their website.

We are here to serve those in need.

The Waterford Community Food Bank, located at 200 Boston Post Road, serves as a hub for our community. We proudly provide emergency food assistance to Waterford residents in need.

Need some groceries? Please sign up by calling 860-444-5848 Monday through Friday 8:30 AM to 4 PM.

We accept food donations Monday through Friday 8:30 AM-4 PM- we have cold storage on-site, but due to COVID, our building is closed to the general public. Please call ahead to schedule your drop-off.

The Community Foundation is here to bring people together to work towards a healthy, thriving, sustainable Eastern Connecticut. We do this by putting philanthropy into action to address the needs, rights and interests of our region, while fulfilling the passions of our donors.

We are a family of hundreds of funds created by those generous people to serve their charitable goals. We also help people create charitable legacies. We provide guidance, investment vehicles, and other expertise to make giving an easy and joyful experience. Together, the funds entrusted to us provide over $8 million each year in grants and scholarships in Eastern Connecticut and beyond.

Ledge Light Health District (LLHD) is the local health department for East Lyme, Groton, Ledyard, Lyme, New London, North Stonington, Old Lyme, Stonington, and Waterford, Connecticut. From restaurant inspections to smoking cessation classes, we work hard to promote healthy communities and prevent disease, illness, and injury.

Collaboration is a cornerstone of our work – we pursue our mission by partnering with our colleagues in our member municipalities, the Connecticut Department of Public Health, local school districts, and numerous community agencies. Most importantly, we grow our work through the feedback and involvement of the community residents we serve. We can’t fulfill our promise to the community – to promote healthy communities and ensure healthy opportunities are within reach for everyone – without the help of community residents. So pull up a chair and get to know us – and then consider being part of our promise.

The mission of the Waterford Pubic Library is to support and encourage our community to enrich their lives through access to the ideas, information, technology, and entertainment available from materials in all formats. The Library provides a robust collection, engaging programs, responsive services, professional assistance, and community outreach. The library offers opportunities for discovery, creative and cultural activities, and serves as a community gathering place.

The Center for Housing Equity and Opportunity, Eastern CT (CHEO) aligns a diverse coalition of practitioners, policymakers, residents, and community organizations to collectively identify and build upon community driven and data informed solutions that preserve, protect, and produce safe and affordable housing for all. We believe that equitable access to housing that is safe, affordable, and connected to resources is a human right and critical infrastructure for a thriving region.

Waterford Recreation and Parks

Offering programs for all ages and interests—Giving each individual the opportunity to engage in a variety of activities, make constructive use of leisure time, and contribute to positive physical and mental health and good sportsmanship.