Collaboration, simply put via Merriam-Webster, is: “to work jointly with others or together, especially in an intellectual endeavor.” In the spirit of collaboration – especially in the community – the YMCA and Wilton Library join forces regularly to support the communities we serve. Over the past year, along with other community partners, we have co-sponsored the 2nd Annual Wilton Pride Festival, the “Confronting Hate” panel, and several town-wide initiatives around Mental Health Action Month; and this fall, for the first time, a joint fundraiser called Autumn Aces to support our families, communities, and neighbors.
Both the Riverbrook Regional YMCA and Wilton Library have long, rich histories. The Library is coming up on its 130th anniversary and the Y’s its 53rd. We are both dedicated to providing high-quality programs and services to all, in caring and respectful environments where everyone is made to feel welcome and safe. Opportunities abound for families, friends, and neighbors to collaborate and take part in social, creative, and educational activities and programs. We invite you to come join us anytime you’d like.
Collaboration is all around me at the Y and during my regular visits to the Wilton Library. Between the two organizations, the opportunities to do so are continuously evolving to engage our diverse community. We are at a point in our history where, more than ever, coming together to collaborate, put any differences we may have aside, and cooperate to benefit our community is needed. We hope what we do inspires you to find more ways to collaborate for the good of your community as well.
Enjoy this edition of 068 Magazine and see how our communities grow stronger when we work together.
