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Malta House resident Brieanna eagerly attends employment workshops within Malta House to prepare her for job searching. She is confident and ready for employment! Dress For Success is a local program providing career clothing donations to support women who need to look their best for job interviews. Malta House residents are taking full advantage of this terrific program and are finding success. Were so proud of Brieanna and our other residents as they step closer towards independence.
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I call Malta House Gods House, and the people who work there Angels! Laila, former resident
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Meet Our New Staff | Case Managers Claudia Nixon and Heather Castro
< Claudia Nixon (standing) and Heather Castro outside Malta House with the new van, a 2013 Honda Odyssey. The van is utilized for regular trips to the supermarket, field trips, and parenting classes at Saint Joseph Parenting Center in Stamford. Photo by Audrey Cozzarin.
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and like, Claudia, brings her background in perfect step with the needs of Malta House.
Heather says, As a spiritual person, I believe in preserving life. The Catholic roots of Malta House really resonate with me, and I truly enjoy the opportunity to work with families. My work at Laurel House focused on individuals with serious mental illness. At Malta House, the mission is more in tune with me. Both case managers work hard as guides and role models to the women of Malta House, helping with issues of selfesteem in building trust and strength to succeed. Our goal is to have every Malta House resident be a success storyto leave with housing, a job, and a bright future, say both Claudia and Heather. We provide support the residents may not have received in their original families. Both women welcome the arrival of new residents to Malta House, introducing them to the other moms in hope that friendships can bloom. Self-responsibility and social skills are important in gaining independence, and the residents are in very capable hands.
atching up with Claudia Nixon and Heather Castro is not always easy: They are busy ladies. Malta House is indeed very fortunate to have this team of case managers and wed like all of you to get to know them better. Claudias background is in independent living skills training, with emphasis on cultural and linguisticallychallenged minorities. She holds a B.S. in Sign Language Interpretation from the University of New Hampshire, Manchester. Claudias past career translates well to the Malta House population. And, she says, As a (divorced) mother of two, I understand the plight of new mothers... the problems of feeding, burping, and colic, and the associated frustrations. Since Im older, and hopefully wiser, I can share my own experience with the residents. A nickname Claudias son gave her, Mama Clauds, is used now at Malta House when Claudia is invited to soothe a particularly fussy baby. Heather is currently working toward an M.S.W. at Fordham University (Westchester campus), and holds a B.A. in Human Development and Family Studies from the University of Connecticut, Stamford. Before her position at Malta House, Heather was a supported education and employment specialist at Laurel House in Stamford
April 27, 2013 Malta House Courtyard Malta House residents, former residents, and their children joined staff and friends for ice cream, games, and fun on a sunny day! It was a great way for current and past residents to get together for a relaxing visit.
Were here to help Malta House residents find a path to success along their journey.
heather castro, case manager
Our residents know were a team thats here to help them improve their lives. The more they are uplifted, the better parents they can be.
claudia nixon, case manager
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< From left: Debbie Campbell, Kathy Weaver, and Carolyn Slapnicka. Malta House Spring Gala at Shorehaven Golf Club, Norwalk, CT, April 28, 2013. > < Malta House executive director Lucy Freeman gave remarks, illuminating on Malta Houses new initiatives for guests at the gala. > Broadway performer Frank Mastrone serenaded the honorees Bill and Mary Beth Fessler a surprise with their song, Truly by Lionel Ritchie.
< Michael and Cyndi Niedermeier enjoying the warm evening with Fr. Tom Driscoll who married gala honorees Bill and Mary Beth Fessler.
Lynn Friedberg made an impassioned appeal for matching grants towards the Partnering Success program. < A view of the gala dining room.
Malta House co-founder and board member Michael ORourke welcomed guests.
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From left: Malta House board member Brian Tremblay and his wife, Susan, are joined by Joe Dineen and his wife Ann Quinn.
Laila, former Malta House resident, gave moving remarks as her 5-year-old daughter Sarahya listened. > Live auction item Dames For Dinner was terrific fun and helped kick-off a successful fundraising effort for Malta House.
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Money Matters
Managing finances is a challenge for all of us, and at Malta House, residents get a course in Money Matters by advisors at First County Bank. The classes are designed to provide residents with a working knowledge of account types, how to read their statements, setting up accounts, how to set up and follow budgets, and other financial topics. This spring, First County Bank-Stamford advisors Peter Olson and Freeman Hardison (pictured in photo below, left and right respectively) lead a 6-week course for Malta House residents.
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Community Plates
The big crates of food donated by Community Plates arrive each Saturday morning to Malta House, and staffers and moms work together to distribute and put the food items away. Community Plates is a non-profit organization with regional branches that gather donated foodstuffs and produce from Trader Joes, Wave Hill Bread, and a number of area restaurants, distributing it to food insecure households like Malta House. Local food-runners, citizens that wish to volunteer their time, pick up and drop off the donated food. Everything from produce to cereal to bread to prepared foods (much of it organic) is carefully stored and welcome at Malta House. Our moms and children are eating well!
A Full House
We cant thank our volunteers enough: Approx. 160 volunteer hours were contributed to Malta House for the month of April. And, we announce our new head teacher Diana Arteaga. Diana (pictured below in the nursery) comes to us with over 20 years of experience in child care and a degree in Child Development. Malta House is fully staffed and excited about our own new beginnings!
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On The Move, the newsletter of Malta House, Inc.
Production Team
Audrey Cozzarin, Graphic design and copy writing Jen Mitchell, Development and editing Claudia Nixon, Coordination and editing Lucy Freeman, Copy writing and editing Printing by DotGeneration, Stamford
Malta House is a 501(c) 3 Corporation and any donations made, monetary or product, are tax-deductible. The new and expectant mothers of Malta House and their babies are very thankful for all the support our community offers. We also invite you to volunteer your time at Malta House.
Im saving money for the first time, and it feels great! malta house resident
Malta House guides residents towards creating a savings account for current needs, as well as planning for future independent living. Money Matters is a terrific and important program and were grateful to First County Bank for this gift.
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Malta House Board of Directors John L. Altieri, Jr., Chairman Thomas G. Kolenberg, KM, Vice President Terri Polley, Treasurer Kim Petrone, Secretary Laure C. Aubuchon, DM Christopher Bell John R. Campbell Hope Carter, DMOb Rev. Robert Crofut Sharon Feighery Mary Beth Fessler, DM Linda Gabriele Rev. Benedict Groeschel W. Mele Orendorf, KM Michael J. ORourke, KM Barbara Ripp, DM Rev. Msgr. William Scheyd Brian Tremblay Lucy Freeman, Malta House Executive Director
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This Years Gala A Huge Success
The Fesslers Honored Annual Concert: Oct. 26, 2013
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Malta House Spring Gala 2013, New Beginnings: The Birth and Rebirth of Hope at Shorehaven Golf Club in Norwalk held on Sunday, April 28, honored Bill and Mary Beth Fessler. Continued page 4
Above, from left: Michael ORourke, Bill and Mary Beth Fessler, John Altieri, and gala co-chairs Audrey Cozzarin, Jean Marie McLaughlin and Kathy Garrison.
Malta Houses 6th annual concert at Norwalk Concert Hall, A Little Bit Broadway, A Little Bit Rock and Roll, with Frank Mastrone & Friends will be a stellar night Saturday, October 26, 2013. Mark your calendar! Above: Frank Mastrone with Michael Cooney, piano, at Malta
House Concert 2012.