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Our FY23 Annual Report is published and available for download. This publication focuses on the many ways we provided hope this past year, while delivering high-quality, compassionate, accessible care to thousands of individuals and families in Connecticut.
Visit our website at WheelerHealth.org/AnnualReport2023.
Click here for your PDF copy.
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Give the Gift of Hope
Celebrate hope in Bristol with the perfect gift to honor the new year. It's your last chance to purchase an engraved brick at our new community health center and administrative headquarters in downtown Bristol.
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Honoring Philanthropic Investors in
Our Work
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Eversource Energy, the Frady family, the friends and family of Sam Marszycki, Francis Vincent, and Voya Financial were honored for outstanding support of our mission at the 13th Annual Hands & Hearts event, held virtually on December 18.
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Making the Holidays Brighter | Wheeler's philanthropic reindeers were hard at work fulfilling holiday gift requests in December! With generosity from our staff and community support from Americold in Plainville, Mott Corporation in Farmington, and Amazon in Windsor, we were able to fulfill over 920 holiday needs this year! Requests ranged from a simple deck of UNO! cards and winter clothes, to items that will help someone start a new life in an apartment. Thank you for making this possible! | | |
Remembering Marlene Hoerle | |
Marlene Hoerle, a trailblazing Plainville leader who helped create Wheeler and then served as the first chair of Wheeler's Board of Trustees, passed away on December 12 at the age of 89. We asked Wheeler leaders past and present about Marlene's legacy and lasting influence.
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Wheeler Hosts Announcement of
Jodi Hill-Lilly as New DCF Commissioner
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On December 13th, we were honored to host a press conference for Governor Ned Lamont to announce Jodi Hill-Lilly's nomination as the new commissioner of the Connecticut Department of Children and Families (DCF). She will succeed Commissioner Vannessa Dorantes, who is planning to leave state service in January.
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Celebrating and Supporting
Our Amazing Staff
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The Wheeler Leadership Development Program Class of 2023 | |
After six months of personal and professional development, ongoing 1:1 mentorship from executive leadership, and training sessions led by a professional coach, the second cohort of the Wheeler Leadership Development Program was honored and celebrated for all their hard work.
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Recognizing Staff for an Amazing Year | |
On Thursday, December 7th, we held our annual staff recognition breakfast, where we celebrated our 55th anniversary and 2023 milestones. We also honored staff for their years of service and presented the Anna Tedesco Award to three team members for their commitment to excellence and Wheeler's mission.
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"100 Men of Color" Recognition | |
Doug Kerr, payroll director, was recognized with the "100 Men of Color" Award for his leadership, entrepreneurial success, and community service. The 100 Men of Color Black Tie Gala & Awards recognized the contributions of men of color in business, education, entrepreneurship, government, entertainment, and service, and the impact they have made on the lives of people throughout Connecticut and Western Massachusetts.
READ MORE ABOUT OUR VALUE OF DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION
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Southington YMCA Healthy Living Award | |
Holly Hansen, LMSW, senior community health outreach coordinator, and the Southington Behavioral Health and Social Services Stakeholders Network received the Healthy Living Award from the Southington Community YMCA for improving health and wellbeing through the Southington Health Outreach project. The project is supported through the Bradley H. and Leila U. Barnes Memorial Trust at the Main Street Community Foundation.
LEARN MORE ABOUT THE SOUTHINGTON HEALTH OUTREACH PROGRAM
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First Staff Award for Integrity and Ethics | |
Wheeler’s first annual award for staff integrity and ethics honors Heather L. Clinger, MPH, CPS, program manager, whose attention to detail and focus on the needs of others sets her apart.
“I am truly humbled and honored,” Clinger says. “I have always believed, at the end of the day, all that you truly have are your values, morals, and ethics.”
READ MORE ABOUT HEATHER AND THE AWARD
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Your Support Brings Hope and Change.
Your support has made a meaningful impact on the lives of our patients and students. As we prepare for the new year, we ask for your continued generosity. Your donation empowers us to fulfill our mission and create lasting change for those in our care. Join us in bringing hope and resilience into the new year – your contribution matters greatly.
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