We
are looking for parents and friends of the
mentally retarded in Connecticut to become
more involved in the system that supplies
services to their children in Connecticut.
Learn how to advocate for choices and options
for your children. Get actively involved
in what goes on in the Department of
Developmental Services and get to talk to Legislators
about your concerns. We need parents to
help fight for the rights of all mentally
retarded children no matter where they live,
work or play. Interested? Join
us!
As
a member, you will also receive a tremendous
amount of information in our Monthly
Mailings. These mailings that have all
the up to date happenings in Connecticut
and across the nation when it comes to services
and help for persons with mental retardation
and their families. The mailings are designed
to help members become better informed and
more effective in presenting their points
of view.
FORConn
is supported through membership donations.
Please let your friends, families, therapists,
doctors and anyone you know about FORConn
and our mission, and ask them to join FORConn
in a show of support! Help advocate for
persons with mental retardation today through
FORConn! Families working together can and
do make a difference!
SNET
Community Giving
Donate
a percentage of your phone bill (at no cost
to you) to FORConn by listing us through
their charitable community giving program.
Sign up yourself and ask you friends, family
members, church and employer to designate
Friends of Retarded Citizens of Connecticut,
Inc. through the SNET charitable community
giving program.
FORConn
Can Receive United Way Funds
While
FORConn is not a designated agency for United
Way funding, the United Way can accommodate
those who want FORConn or other 501(c)(3)
non-profit organizations to receive funding
through workplace campaigns. Many employers
match employee donations to all charities
during their United Way drives, don't miss
out on this opportunity to "double"
you donation!
Here's
how to help FORConn through the United Way
Donor Choice Program:
1.
Ask your employer for a Donor Choice Program
form.
2. Indicate that you want to direct your
gift to a specific agency:
Edward D. Walen
President, FORConn
200 Leeder Hill Drive Apt. 326
Hamden, CT 06517
3.
Return the completed Donor Choice Form with
your company pledge card.
Volunteer!
FORConn
is supported by members and friends who
volunteer to support the FORConn
mission! We need lots of help, and
you are welcome to join in and work in
any way that fits your schedule. Some
suggestions include:
-
Join
an advisory committee or the board -
Our board members do a substantial amount
of work and we can always use more parent
volunteers
-
Advocate
for our children around the state through
additional groups and agencies. Help
ensure FORConn has a voice throughout
the state.
-
Testify
for public bills and acts that support
our mentally retarded citizens - and
testify against those that do not.
Donate
Directly to FORConn
FORConn
is a 501(c)3 charity, and your donations
are tax deductible to the full extent allowed
by laws. Donations and sponsorship are welcome!
Donate to FORConn as tribute to someone
you love. Or, if appriate for your situation,
please consider leaving a legacy to FORConn
through estate planning! FORConn is supported
solely by membership fees and donations.
