AmeriCorps*Connecticut Programs 2007 - 2008

Contact information for Connecticut AmeriCorps programs

Eastern Connecticut Trefoil Corps
Kimberly Griffin 860-423-5502
kimberly@cttrails.org
Serving: Norwich, Windham, Groton, New London
• Strengthens community volunteer structures by developing girl/family activities and positive experiences for youth
• Full-time and part-time members train and coach volunteers and develop specialty workshops

Education and Outreach Corps
Darcie Folsom 860-447-0366 x207
dfolsom@womenscenterofsect.org
Serving: Southeastern Connecticut
• Raises awareness and educates members of the community on domestic violence and sexual assault
• Full-time and part-time members receive training and certification as Domestic Violence Crisis Counselors

Experience Corps
Sheila Greenstein 203-752-3059
sgreenstein@aoapartnerships.org
Serving: Hamden-New Haven area
• Provides tutoring to Hamden elementary school students K-3
• Part-time older members (55+) are provided with enriching training and the opportunity to develop civic pride while working with elementary school children

Green Crew
Ron Pitz 860-951-7694
ronp@knoxparks.org
Serving: Hartford
• Improves environment through horticultural restoration projects and recovery of blighted properties
• Full-time and part-time members develop civic pride while working with members of the community

Hartford AmeriCorps
John Thomas 860-761-7304
john.thomas@opp.org
Serving: Hartford
• Provides one-on-one literacy tutoring, classroom tutoring, and after-school and summer school support to seven Hartford elementary schools
• Full-time, part-time and summer members attend
bi-weekly trainings and workshops, focusing on professional and personal development

Leadership Education Athletics in
Partnership (LEAP)
Kate Landon 203-773-0770 x117
klandon@leapforkids.org
Serving: Bridgeport and New Haven areas
• Provides youth development and educational enrichment programs for children ages 7-12, through after-school programs and a summer camp
• Full-time and summer members work as counselors, receiving training and support in the areas of professional development, career and college preparation and civic engagement

Safe Neighborhoods AmeriCorps Partnership (SNAP)
Thyda Korng 203-579-2727 x314
thyda_korng@yahoo.com
Serving: Bridgeport
• Promotes public safety by enhancing the security of homes and educating children and the community
• Full-time and part-time members reduce crime, violence and fear through community involvement

Women and Families SAIR*Corps
Linsey Walters 203-235-9297
lwalters@womenfamilies.org
Serving: Middletown area
• Provides crisis intervention and support services through live response hotline
• Full-time, part-time and quarter-time members receive training and become state certified to provide immediate crisis intervention to victims of sexual violence