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)

09/18/2026

New semester, new goals! 🎯✨

Central Connecticut State University Scholars, come join us for a Goal Setting & Lunch! We’ll take some time to check in, talk about your goals for the semester, and make a plan for a successful year—all while enjoying lunch with your fellow Waterbury Promise Scholars.

📅 September 21 | ⏰ 12–3 PM
📍 Henry Barnard Building, Conference Room 316

We hope to see you there!

09/16/2026

Rally Behind Team Waterbury Promise!

We’re getting ready for race day! Join us at Signatures Restaurant and Bar on Tuesday, October 6 at 4:30 PM to cheer on Team Waterbury Promise and our Team Captain, WPS Superintendent Dr. Darren Schwartz, ahead of the Eversource Hartford Marathon on October 10!

Enjoy appetizers, connect with members of the Waterbury community, and celebrate the incredible work happening at Waterbury Promise. Learn more about our impact and how you can help Waterbury students pursue their college and career dreams.

Help us spread the word! Share this post with your friends, family, colleagues, and networks.

Can’t make it but still want to support Team Promise and our scholars? Donate to our fundraiser by clicking the link. https://register.hakuapp.com/donations/new?event=7866d5480efbe85229e9&beneficiary=40a42dc8cb5ab384e6ac

We hope to see you there!

09/10/2026

The Waterbury Promise College Success Team spent some time on campus last week at connecting with our Scholars! 💙🐺

It was great catching up with students, answering questions, and making sure everyone knows that Waterbury Promise is here to support them throughout their college journey. 🎓✨

Thank you to everyone who stopped by! We’re looking forward to seeing you all again soon! 💙 Waterbury Promise staff will be on campus bi-weekly and then weekly beginning early in October. There’s Power in Our Promise!