February 2025

FEBRUARY 2025

MADD Times Monthly Newsletter

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This Valentine’s Day consider making a donation to help us raise the necessary funds to end impaired driving.

Click Here to Donate

MADD offers a variety of school programs at no cost thanks to the Officer Ben Lovett Educational Fund. Contact nicole.wichowski@madd.org to schedule before our spring calendar fills up!!

Meet our Interns

Ahniya Jones University of Hartford Major: Criminal Justice During my internship at MADD, I’m excited to learn about how the organization is able to raise awareness worldwide and how I can make a contribution to the organization's overall goals to hopefully influence others to contribute as well. Along with that, I'm excited to be a part of educating youth to aid in the prevention of impaired driving and supporting victims to make a meaningful impact on not only them but on society.

Christi-Lynn Levesque Albertus Magnus College Major: History & Political Science Christi-Lynn is very excited to work as an intern for MADD and enjoys working with people. She is interested in justice, prevention services, rehabilitation, and human rights. She views MADD as a perfect fit to help her achieve her future endeavors.

Celia Acosta Central Connecticut State University Major: Psychology I am so excited to intern at MADD and I hope to learn more about the impact of driving under the influence and its impact on victims and their families. I am excited to learn how I can become apart of the change, bring awareness to the community, and offer support to those who are affected!

SUPPORT GROUPS Our support groups are available for all victims and survivors to feel supported through their healing process and to come together with others going through similar feelings. Please reach out to Michelle at michelle.chamberlain@madd.org for the bereavement support group or Stephanie at stephanie.stacy@madd.org for the injury support group.

7:30 PM Virtual via Microsoft Teams

Monday, March 10, 2025 - Bereaved Monday, April 14, 2025 - Bereaved

Tuesday, March 4, 2025 - Injured Tuesday, April 1, 2025 - Injured

7:30 PM Virtual via Microsoft Teams

Children’s Grief Book Series Recently, we embarked on a 5 week social media campaign to share books that might be helpful with children dealing with grief. All of the books are posted on our YouTube Channel and are read by Victim Services Specialist Natasha Warner. You can access the books by clicking here. If you would like to borrow the book from our Victim Services Library or any other book, please contact natasha.warner@madd.org.

We are looking for volunteers to join the 2025 Walk Like MADD planning committee.

Monthly meetings will be held either in-person or virtually

Your responsibilities: Reaching out to potential sponsors Getting in-kind donations Sharing your walk experience Recruiting walk teams

Contact Jenn at jennifer.rossi@madd.org if you are interested in joining. Volunteer application and background check will be required.

Scan the QR Code or Click here!

Bob Garguilo - Regional Executive Director bob.garguilo@madd.org

Jenn Rossi - Special Events Manager/VIP Coordinator jennifer.rossi@madd.org

Nicole Wichowski - Youth Program Manager nicole.wichowski@madd.org

Michelle Chamberlain - Victim Services Manager michelle.chamberlain@madd.org

Stephanie Stacy - Senior Victim Services Specialist stephanie.stacy@madd.org

Natasha Warner - Victim Services Specialist natasha.warner@madd.org

MADD Connecticut, 339 Hemingway Ave.,East Haven, CT 06512 203.764.2566 ct.state@madd.org madd.org/ct

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