Editor’s Note: In the May, 2019, issue, we published a partial list of local organizations that welcome volunteers. The list we chose from had more than 60 entries. Our plan is to publish a permanent list on this website that will include others who wish to be included. If you are a member of any such organization that has not yet appeared in this list, we welcome having you contact us with your favorite group’s current information. The description of “Activities” must be limited to 255 characters. The best contact is Ruth Zimmerman at (860) 833-7525 or ruthzimm@aol.com.
Citizens Restoring Congamond
Activities: Protect Congamond Lakes and provide related education.
Contact: Gerry Crane
Phone: 860-668-5783
Email: Congamond@cox.net
Website: www.Congamond.org
Facebook: www.facebook.com/Citizens.Restoring.Congamond
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 651, Southwick, MA 01077
Foundation for Exceptional Children of Suffield (FECS)
Activities: Events to raise awareness and inclusion for special needs children in Suffield
Contact: Jill Caron & Susan Davis
Phone: 860-904-3434 & 860-559-3832
Email: fecs06078@gmail.com
Website: www.FECS06078.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/FECS06078
Mailing Address: 574 Halladay Avenue West, Suffield, CT 06078
Friends of Hilltop Farm
Activities: Conservation, farming and outdoor programs for kids and adults. Community garden plots available.
Contact: Kacy Colston & Howie Orr
Phone: 860-668-5250 & 860-758-0668
Email: Info@HilltopFarmSuffield.org
Website: www.HilltopFarmSuffield.org
Facebook: www.facebook.com/HilltopFarmSuffield
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 372, Suffield, CT 06078
Friends of Kent Memorial Library
Activities: Funds most library programs through annual book sale
Contact: Beth Chafetz
Phone: 860-668-0494
Email: 48oreo@cox.net
Website: www.48oreo.wixsite.com/kml2013-1
Facebook: www.facebook.com/FriendsOfTheKML/
Mailing Address: 50 N. Main St., Suffield, CT 06078
Friends of Suffield
Activities: Serves community. All proceeds donated back to the community.
Contact: Becky Tobiasz
Phone: 860-805-9517
Email: FriendsOfSuffield@gmail.com
Website: www.FriendsOfSuffield.org
Facebook: www.facebook.com/FriendsOfSuffield
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 43, Suffield, CT 06078
Kent Memorial Library
Activities: Assist librarian with filing, calls, etc. Youth help with summer program (limited).
Contact: Garrett Pinder
Phone: 860-668-3896
Email: JHemond@Suffield-Library.org
Website: www.Suffield-Library.org
Facebook: www.facebook.com/KentMemorialLibrarySuffield
Mailing Address: 50 N. Main St., Suffield, CT 06078
New England Air Museum
Activities: Aerospace museum needs docents and assistance with restoration.
Contact: Jeannie Rozbora
Phone: 860-623-3305
Email: JRozbora@NEAM.org
Website: www.NEAM.org
Facebook: www.facebook.com/NewEnglandAirMuseum/
Mailing Address: 36 Perimeter Rd., Windsor Locks, CT 06096
Polish Heritage Society
Activities: Interested in sharing, learning and perpetuating Polish culture
Contact: Sara Zak
Phone: 860-668-7194
Email: SuffieldPolAms@gmail.com
Website: None
Facebook: In Facebook, search: Suffield Polish Heritage Society
Mailing Address: 14 Canborne Way., Suffield, CT 06078
Second Chance Shop, Village for Family & Children
Activities: Work with a great team of women in a boutique thrift store that raises money for children and families.
Contact: Lynn Weisel
Phone: 860-668-2841
Email: SecondChanceShopSuffield@TheVillage.org
Website: http://www.ctchamber.org/suffield/member/second-chance-shop1
Facebook: www.facebook.com/SecondChanceShopsCT
Mailing Address: 116 Mountain Rd., Suffield, CT 06078
Suffield Community Aid
Activities: Meals on Wheels, help in vegetable garden, friendly visitor call/shop, Salvation Army kettle bell, drive assist
Contact: Janet Frechette
Phone: 860-668-1986
Email: JanetF@SuffieldCommunityAid.org
Website: https://SuffieldCommunityAid.org/
Facebook: In Facebook, search: Suffield Emergency Aid Association
Mailing Address: 450 South St., P. O. Box 242, Suffield, CT 06078
Suffield Democratic Town Committee
Activities: Seek qualified Democratic candidates for Town boards and commissions. Advocate excellence in efficient, pro-active and inclusive Town government. Meetings open to all members of the public.
Contact: Tom Frenaye, Chairman
Phone: 860-597-4539
Email: Frenaye@pcnet.com
Website: http://www.SuffieldDemocrats.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Suffield.Democrats/
Mailing Address: P. O. Box 252, Suffield, CT 06078
Suffield Fire Department
Activities: Department is looking for those interested in joining as firefighters, administrative support personnel or cadets. Proficient skills needed in other roles including clerical, public relations, public education, and fire-ground support.
Contact: Chuck Flynn, Chief
Phone: (860) 668-3888
Email: cflynn@suffieldct.gov
Website: www.suffieldct.gov/fire
Facebook: www.facebook.com/SuffieldCTFireDepartment
Mailing Address: 73 Mountain Rd., Suffield, CT 06078
Suffield Firefigher’s Association
Activities: Support firefighters through public and school presentations and Suffield on the Green booth. Seeking skills in IT, social media, grant writing, bookkeeping and secreterial activities
Contact: Al Golden, President
Phone:(860) 668-3888
Email: AGolden@griffinmail.com
Website: www.suffieldct.gov/fire
Facebook: www.facebook.com/SuffieldFire
Mailing Address: 73 Mountain Rd., Suffield, CT 06078
Suffield Fire Department Auxiliary
Activities: Behind-the-scenes support for fire department. Craft fair fundraiser to buy off-budget equipment and support needs of the department
Contact: Gwen Gorski, President
Phone: (860) 668-5052
Email: GwenGorski@yahoo.com
Website: None
Facebook: None
Mailing Address: 73 Mountain Rd., Suffield, CT 06078
Suffield Foundation for Excellent Schools
Activities: Provide private, tax deductible support to Suffield’s public education.
Contact: Kristi Upton
Phone: 860-436-8418
Email: SFESCT@gmail.com
Website: www.SFES.org
Facebook: In Facebook, search: Suffield Foundation for Excellent Schools
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 503, Suffield, CT 06078
Suffield Garden Club
Activities: We can always use extra hands gardening around town at the Civil War Soldiers’ Monument, Phelps-Hatheway House, the South Main Street Island, and the Suffield gateway signs.
Contact: Sue Mayne
Phone: 860-668-5158
Email: SuffieldGardenClub@gmail.com
Website: www.SuffieldGardenClub.org
Facebook: www.facebook.com/SuffieldGardenClub
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 164, Suffield, CT 06078
Suffield Historical Society
Activities: Collect, preserve, stimulate interest in Suffield history. Actively share it. Maintain King House Museum.
Contact: Art Sikes
Phone: 860-668-0414
Email: None
Website: www.SuffieldHistoricalSociety.org
Facebook: www.facebook.com/Suffield.Connecticut.History/
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 893, Suffield, CT 06078
Suffield Observer
Activities: Help build a sense of community and provide a forum where all sides of issues may be addressed.
Contact: Lauren Life
Phone: 860-559-6099
Email: Inbox@TheSuffieldObserver.com
Website: www.TheSuffieldObserver.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/SuffieldObserver
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 424, Suffield, CT 06078
Suffield Republican Town Committee
Activities: Endorse candidates for local elections, promote fiscally conservative Town government, support open space/farmland preservation and encourage smart economic development.
Contact: Brendon Malone or Don Rawling, Co-Chairmen
Phone: 860-539-7692
Email: info.SuffieldRepublicans@gmail.com
Website: http://www.SuffieldRepublicans.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SuffieldGOP
Mailing Address: None at this time. Contact Brendon for specific mailing.
Suffield Volunteer Ambulance Association
Activities: Provide emergency ambulance service to Suffield and surrounding towns.
Contact: John Spencer
Phone: 860-668-3881
Email: SVAA@SuffieldEMS.org
Website: www.SuffieldEMS.org
Facebook: www.facebook.com/SuffieldAmbulance
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 642, Suffield, CT 06078
Suffield Woman’s Club
Activities: Service organization dedicated to community improvement by enhancing the lives of others
Contact: Lisa Pepe
Phone: 860-758-7272
Email: SuffieldWomansClub@gmail.com
Website: www.CTChamber.org/suffield/member/suffield-womens-club
Facebook: www.facebook.com/The-Suffield-Womans-Club-489466194577048/
Mailing Address: 675 East Street North, Suffield, CT 06078
Town of Suffield Boards and Commissions
Activities: Boards and Commissions that assist in planning and directing the business of the Town – See the website shown below.
Contact: Kim Worthington, Communications Mgr.
Phone: 860-668-3838
Email: KWorthington@suffieldct.gov
Website: http://www.suffieldct.gov/town/boards
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TownOfSuffield
Mailing Address: 83 Mountain Rd., Suffield, CT 06078
West Suffield Village Improvement Association
Activities: Maintain Academy Hall and rent it out for parties and family events.
Contact: Anne or Bob Borg
Phone: 860-668-7841
Email: None
Website: www.WestSuffieldVIA.org
Facebook: In Facebook, search: West Suffield Village Improvement Association
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 355, West Suffield, CT 06093