Waterbury Promise

10/24/2026

ONLY FOUR WEEKS TO GO!

We’re counting down to A Night of Promise, Waterbury Promise’s 5th Annual Fall Fundraiser! Join us on Thursday, November 19th, from 5:30–8:00 PM at Aria Wedding & Banquet Facility as we celebrate five years of impact serving Waterbury students. Meet our inspiring scholars and help us honor the champions who have made it all possible.

Purchase your tickets (and invite your friends!) through Eventbrite using the link. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/a-night-of-promise-2026-tickets-2000515023287

Introducing our 2026 Keeper of the Promise Honorees:
Ion Bank Foundation
Eversource Energy Foundation
Connecticut Community Foundation

Introducing our 2026 Volunteer of the Year:
Ann Feinberg

A special THANK YOU to our Platinum Level Sponsors, Eversource Energy, UConn, UConn Waterbury and UConn Health Waterbury Hospital. We are incredibly grateful to all our sponsors whose generosity helps make this event possible.

Our fundraising goal is $75,000! Help us reach it by becoming a sponsor, purchasing tickets, or making a contribution. Every dollar helps support Waterbury Promise Scholars on their journeys to and through college.

Visit our Events page for tickets, sponsorship opportunities, and event details: https://www.waterburypromise.org/events.html
Let’s celebrate five years of impact and the incredible community that makes it all possible!

10/23/2026

Fall Campus Visit Day at UConn Waterbury!

Visit UConn Waterbury this Saturday, October 24th at 12:00 PM, to discover all the campus has to offer! Meet faculty, staff, and students who are dedicated to helping you reach your educational goals. Explore campus, learn about your opportunities, and take the next step toward your future!

UConn is a Waterbury Promise partner school! Eligible Waterbury Promise Scholars attending UConn (at any of their campuses) will receive a $5,000 grant from UConn in addition to their Waterbury Promise last-dollar scholarship of up to $5,000 per year! That’s up to $10,000 in combined scholarship/grant support each year!

Additionally, the UConn Waterbury campus offers many 4-year degree majors and programs. We have partnered and launched the Future Husky Scholarship for students who meet the criteria and become a Promise Scholar and attend UConn Waterbury. Visit our table and website for more details.

If you have questions about Waterbury Promise, keep an eye out for the Promise Team who will be tabling at this Saturday.

Register at https://admissions.uconn.edu/open-house/

10/23/2026

🎃👻 UPDATE: Lake Compounce Phantom Fall Fest

We apologize for the change in plans! Our event has been rescheduled for next Friday, October 30th, from 5:30–8 PM. 🖤

We have a few more spots available, so sign up soon if you’d like to join us for a spooky night with Waterbury Promise! 🍬🎢

10/15/2026

THANK YOU, TEAM WATERBURY PROMISE!

We were thrilled to take part in our first-ever fundraising event at the Eversource Hartford Marathon as Team Waterbury Promise! A special shout-out to Waterbury Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Darren Schwartz, who led our team and completed the full 26.2-mile marathon alongside his wife!

A HUGE THANK YOU to all of our runners, walkers, volunteers, sponsors, donors, friends from Waterbury Public Schools, and our Waterbury community who supported Team Promise, and helped make race day on October 10th so special!

Together, we raised nearly $19,000 to support our growing program and the next generation of college graduates! Your generosity and commitment help us continue opening doors and creating opportunities for Waterbury students.

We couldn’t have done it without you. We are so grateful for our incredible village of supporters!

10/06/2026

Rally Behind Team Waterbury Promise!

We’re getting ready for race day! Join us tonight, October 6th at 4:30 PM at Signatures Restaurant and Bar cheer on Team Waterbury Promise and our Team Captain, Waterbury Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Darren Schwartz, as we get ready for the Eversource Hartford Marathon on October 10th!

Come enjoy appetizers, connect with other runners, and learn more about the incredible impact of Waterbury Promise.

Can’t make it? You can still support Team Promise and our scholars by donating using the link below. https://register.hakuapp.com/donations/new?event=7866d5480efbe85229e9&beneficiary=40a42dc8cb5ab384e6ac

Please share this post and help us spread the word!

We hope to see you there!

10/03/2026

JOIN US FOR WATERBURY PROMISE’S ANNUAL FALL FUNDRAISER, A NIGHT OF PROMISE, CELEBRATING FIVE YEARS OF IMPACT!

Kick off the holiday season and give the gift of a life-changing college education to hundreds of talented and deserving Waterbury students!

📅 Thursday, November 19th | 5:30–8:00 PM
📍 Aria Wedding & Banquet Facility
Join us for an unforgettable evening featuring
🎶 Music
🍴 Delicious food
🍹 Drinks
🎁 Fabulous raffle prizes

Meet our incredible scholars, celebrate how far we’ve come, and help us honor the champions, partners, and supporters who have made our work possible. Together, we’ll celebrate the power of promise and community to transform lives and create brighter futures for Waterbury students through college access, success, and degree completion.

Grab your tickets (and bring a friend!) now using the link below.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/a-night-of-promise-2026-tickets-2000515023287?aff=oddtdtcreator

A HUGE THANK YOU to our partners who quickly signed on as event sponsors! Interested in joining this growing list to help us reach our $75,000 fundraising goal? Visit our website for details at https://www.waterburypromise.org/events.html or email Kelonda Maull at [email protected].

The Waterbury Promise Team can’t wait to celebrate with you on November 19th!

10/02/2026

Waterbury Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Darren Schwartz is going the distance for our scholars — literally! On October 10, Dr. Schwartz will take on the Eversource Hartford Marathon as Team Captain for Waterbury Promise, helping raise awareness and critical funds to support Waterbury students on their journey to and through college.

We’re incredibly grateful to Dr. Schwartz for championing our scholars and showing what it means when a community comes together around their success.

Every mile has a purpose. Every step supports a scholar.

Check out the story and hear why Dr. Schwartz is running for Waterbury Promise! https://www.wfsb.com/video/2026/09/30/waterbury-superintendent-runs-hartford-marathon-students/

Help us cheer him on, support Team Waterbury Promise, and invest in the future of Waterbury’s students! https://register.hakuapp.com/donations/new?event=7866d5480efbe85229e9&beneficiary=40a42dc8cb5ab384e6ac

You can receive up to $40,000 receiving our last dollar scholarship of $5,000 plus additional grants of $5,000, per year at UConn, Eastern Connecticut State University, Post University, Quinnipiac University, and Western Connecticut State University. You can receive additional scholarships of up to $25,000 at the University of New Haven, Albertus Magnus College, and the University of Bridgeport. Learn more at www.waterburypromise.org.

Waterbury’s superintendent is gearing up for the Eversource Hartford Marathon—and running to give back to students in his district.

10/01/2026

🍬👻 Looking for something spooky to do this October? 🎃

Waterbury Promise is heading to Phantom Fall Fest at Lake Compounce!

Spots are VERY limited, so scan the QR code on the flyer to sign up! 👀

Costumes encouraged +raffle prizes! 🎭🍭

Selected scholars will receive an email with more information!

09/25/2026

The 2027–28 FAFSA is OPEN!

Current Waterbury Promise Scholars and high school seniors who are on track to Promise—now is the time to get your FAFSA completed! 💻

Filing early can help you stay on top of important financial aid deadlines and determine your eligibility for federal grants, scholarships, work-study, and other financial aid. 💰

Don’t forget, completing the FAFSA is a requirement for the Waterbury Promise Program, so don’t wait until the last minute!

09/22/2026

What are your goals for this semester? 👀🎯

Southern Connecticut State University Scholars, come hang out with us for lunch and a little goal-setting! We’ll talk about your plans for the semester, what you want to accomplish, and how you can stay on track.

And of course… lunch will be provided!

📅 Wednesday, September 23
⏰ 12–3 PM
📍 Engleman Hall – Zen Den
(Near the UAP Offices)