MADD TIMES
A MONTHLY EMAIL NEWSLETTER
OCTOBER 2022
NATIONAL FIRST RESPONDERS DAY OCTOBER 28TH
October 28th sets aside National First Responders Day to honor the men and women who act quickly when an emergency is at hand.
First responders dedicate their lives to save lives. They are the people who run toward a crisis while the rest of the world flees. According to the Department of Homeland Security, 4.6 million career and volunteer first responders support the communities where they live. They are firefighters, police, emergency medical technicians (EMT), paramedics, and 911 operators. In an emergency, they’re the first on the scene. These dedicated professionals answer the call when a crisis arises, often putting their own lives on the line. Serving as a national day of gratitude, we pay tribute to their endless hours and around the clock service provided to their communities. As one of the most dangerous jobs in the country, the day also pays tribute to the fallen first responders. And even though they are an integral part of our communities, their sacrifices go beyond the hours they work. They face high stress, often daily. National First Responders Day is also a call for action. First responders deserve our support. Through resources and awareness, first responders can live healthier more productive lives and pass their knowledge and skills on to the next generation of first responders, too.
Staff Updates
On September 1, 2022, MADD Connecticut underwent a reconfiguration of the Victim Services Department to be able to better serve our victims and survivors and the community. After 16 years as a Victim Advocate, Jennifer Rossi has become a Program Specialist to focus more on fundraising and development. With this position, Jennifer will fully concentrate on Walk Like MADD and other state events that help fund our fight to end impaired driving. After 7 years as a Victim Services Specialist, Michelle Chamberlain has been promoted to Lead Victim Services Specialist which will allow her to assist more victims/survivors, triage new referrals, manage grant requirements, coordinate special events for our clients, and continue to provide excellent advocacy at an elevated capacity. After 9 years as a Program Specialist for the Victim Impact Panel Program, Stephanie Stacy has added Victim Services Specialist to her title. Stephanie will continue to manage the Victim Impact Panel Program in addition to providing direct victim services to victims/survivors. Finally, Michelle Lettieri will remain the Director of Victim Services and continue to oversee the Victim Services Department. Michelle has been working for MADD, directly with victims/survivors, for over 27 years.
Golfers Gone MADD September 20, 2022
Our sincere appreciation and gratitude goes out to all of our golfers and sponsors for your continued support of MADD's mission.
MADD Connecticut Annual Law Enforcement Awards Ceremony September 30, 2022
MADD About LOCASH October 1, 2022
The 2022 Branford Walk was dedicated
in memory of Kyle Hermann
Branford October 8, 2022
Even if you can't attend, we will still light a luminary for your loved one.
Contact Michelle Chamberlain for more information. michelle.chamberlain@madd.org
CONTACT US
MADD Connecticut 339 Hemingway Ave. East Haven, CT 06512 203-764-2566 ct.state@madd.org www.madd.org/ct
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