Tutors are needed to help our residents and students of The Ädelbrook Academy. Tutoring is a great way to connect with the youth in our programs and help them succeed in their academics. We ask our tutors to come in once a week and meet with students for an hour. Though we need tutors for all subjects, our most common needs are in math and language arts.

Activities volunteers work with our Volunteer Coordinator and Therapeutic Recreation staff to help with games and special activities for the youth in our programs. These activities are designed to promote good sportsmanship, cooperation and improving social skills for our young people. Activities volunteers can help sponsor an activity night of board games or perhaps a basketball game in our gymnasium. If an individual has a hobby or interest such as knitting, model building, sewing, yoga, or any other activity, we welcome them to come and teach a lesson (or several) to the youth here. Other larger scale ideas might include an ice cream social or a night of Bingo complete with prizes. Be creative! Themed socials are limited only by your imagination!

Event volunteers are needed to help with our fundraising events such as Golf for Kids and Cheers for Ädelbrook. Event volunteers help secure donations and sponsors, help with booklet ads, secure participants, put up flyers and signage and help at the events. If you would like to learn more about our fundraising events, contact Sharon Graves at (860) 635-6010 x327 or at sgraves@adelbrook.org.

Office volunteers are needed to help with filing, record keeping, assembling mailings and other office related tasks. Office help is needed in all of our programs and in our Administrative offices.

The Finance Committee of the Board of Directors places the following priorities on giving:

• Unrestricted gifts of cash, securities, bequests or other financial resources that can be used to supplement programs or operations or which can be liquidated to provide funds for operations or other needs.
• Restricted gifts that support Summer Camp or Summer Work Study Experience; wish list needs and special activities for children who live or go to school at Ädelbrook.
• Gifts to the Endowment Fund This is a wonderful opportunity to take advantage of tax savings today or give through a bequest or other types of delayed giving. Ädelbrook’s Development Office can give you suggestions for trusted experts who are available to work with you and your financial planners.

Ädelbrook hosts many underfunded or non-funded activities that go beyond what is required by agencies that refer children into our care. These include summer education and worker preparation projects, religious education, summer camps, field trips, cultural events, recreational activities, and social and life skills activities. Moreover, private funding ensures both the future and character of Ädelbrook to provide the finest facilities, equipment and opportunities for our kids. Your support is what makes Ädelbrook exceptional. Please feel free to contact Sharon Graves at (860) 635-6010 x327 or at sgraves@adelbrook.org.

You can support the important work of Ädelbrook by mailing a gift to: Attn: Development Ädelbrook 60 Hicksville Rd. Cromwell, CT 06416 Checks may be made payable to “Ädelbrook”. Ädelbrook is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization and all gifts are tax deductible to the extent the law allows.