Recent news about important happenings and upcoming events
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for PFC Nicholas Madaras Home for Female Veterans
21 October 2011October 21, 2011 will be a landmark day in the State of Connecticut. On that day
Homes for the Brave/ABRI will hold the ribbon-cutting ceremony for Connecticut’s very first transitional, supportive housing facility exclusively for Female Veterans who are homeless.
Middle Schoolers Collect Soccer Equipment For Afghanistan And Iraq
2 June 2011Seventh-grade students at Irving A. Robbins Middle School in Farmington have been working on a service project in conjunction with Memorial Day and their study of the Middle East. Students are collecting soccer balls for an organization called Kick For Nick. Nick Madaras was a soldier from Wilton who was killed while on active duty in Iraq.
Hundreds of college students "Kick for Nick"
9 April 2011From Fox 34 News, Lubbock, Texas
Many don't consider a soccer ball to be a luxury, but for some children in third world countries, it's unfathomable.
Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity's World Cup is in it's second year, drawing a total of about 450 people.
Sing, Dine and Kick for Nick
18 February 2011An evening of fantastic music, delicious food, and great company, celebrating an American
soldier's passion for soccer and his dedication to the children of Iraq.
NYA Hosts KFN Ball Collection at Family Day
19 December 2010Visit NYA in Newtown, CT to take part in a fun family day with visits from Santa, Food, Caroling, Holiday Crafts and Face Painting. Bring a new or used soccer ball to donate to Kick For Nick.
