Category: Community Service

Salvation Army

August 25, 2023 /

Salvation Army

Michael Cabrey, Chairman

Old Guard has traditionally staffed the kettle at the LaSalle Road post office on Saturdays during the holiday season. 

Seniors Job Bank

August 25, 2023 /

Seniors Job Bank

Bernie Weiss – Chairman

The non-profit Seniors Job Bank is a valued resource for the entire Hartford region. It connects people over 50 who want or need to work with businesses, households, and other employers that have work to be done. SJB maintains a registry of over 600 experienced jobseekers representing a wide range of skills and talents, blue and white collar. While most are looking for part-time, temporary, or single project positions, some take longer term assignments.
 
Supported by philanthropic grants and donations from companies, individuals and families, the Seniors Job Bank provides its service for free: there are no fees – to jobseekers or employers – for helping them find one another.
The Old Guard has long been a key supporter of the Seniors Job Bank, supplying knowledgeable and dedicated volunteers who in many cases have served as SJB Board members and officers.

The team​:

Bill Pickens

Del Shilkret

Bernie Weiss

Bob Cave

Clem Sayers

Jim Doran

Bob Calef

UCONN Hospital Volunteers

August 24, 2023 /

UConn Health Center

Bill O’Connor Chairman

Old Guard members have contributed over 35,000 hours at the UConn Musculosketal Institute information desk. 
(Post-Covid reactivation under way)

Habitat for Humanity

August 24, 2023 /

Habitat for
Humanity

Ron Robinson, Chairman

Old Guard members join others in the construction of new homes over one or two days.
Volunteers limited.

Old Guard volunteers also assist at Habitat ReStore, a thrift store located in Bloomfield for building materials and more. (Press button below to sign up.)

Habitat Signup

Food Bank

August 24, 2023 /

Food Bank – Lou Aiello

 

This probably isn’t the first time you’ve heard this in the past few years — but I assure you it’s true:

The need for food assistance in Connecticut is on the rise.

Last year, prices started going up and haven’t come back down. As a result, people from all walks of life are cutting back on healthy food to pay for other essentials like rent and utilities — and they’re desperate for relief.

Meanwhile, donations to Connecticut Foodshare have dropped off since the beginning of summer. This happens every year at this time and we plan for the slowdown, but it also means that your gift today is even more important. Our goal is to raise $100,000 to keep up with the high demand for food in Connecticut right now.

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