WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
January 19, 2021
VETERANS MEMORIAL PARK & BOULEVARD TURNS 100!

This coming October, the City of Bristol Parks, Recreation, Youth & Community Services department, the Bristol Historical Society, along with the Bristol Veterans Council and the extended Bristol community plan to celebrate the centennial anniversary of the Veterans Memorial Park and Boulevard which opened in 1921.

Join us as we celebrate the past 100 years of by sharing a monthly article series written by Tom Dickau, commemorating the park by depicting the history behind the land, people, and events that helped shape it into the park and city entryway that Bristol treasures today.
KYANA ANDERSON
Youth & Family Coordinator
EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT
January 2021

Kyana is being recognized for her outstanding efforts ensuring every family was supported through the Youth and Community Services Annual Gift Giving Program. This year we received a record number of referrals in light of pandemic's devastation to families across the city. Kyana and her team worked tirelessly to build new community partners, sponsors and coordinated the distribution of gifts to over 300 families. For many, the holiday season was especially trying this year.
The dedication of our professional staff has made, and continues to make a huge difference in the lives of many.
UPCOMING PROGRAMS AND EVENTS
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT
PREVENTION CORPS MEMBER JOINS PARKS, RECREATION, YOUTH & COMMUNITY
SERVICES TEAM

Hannah Goodwin, Prevention Corps AmeriCorps Member, has joined the City of Bristol Parks, Recreation, Youth & Community Services team. Hannah will work hand in hand with Bristol Eliminating Substance Use Together (BEST) and strengthen awareness, engagement and the fight against substance use in the Bristol community.

“I’m very excited to be working with such a dedicated team and look forward to a strong future of service in my very own community” stated Goodwin, who began the ten month term of service in late December.

Goodwin is no stranger to Parks, Recreation, Youth & Community Services (BPRYCS), serving as the department’s intern in summer 2020, she is familiar with the staff and the day to day workings of the office. Having grown up in Bristol, Goodwin currently attends local Southern Connecticut State University and is studying Recreation and Leisure. “This time Hannah will be joining the team as a Prevention Corps member,” explained Jenelle Howard, BEST Project Coordinator. “Her service, education, and experience will be an asset to the BEST division staff. Having a Prevention Corps member is a great opportunity for multiple organizations to partner.”

Prevention Corps is an AmeriCorps subsidiary program that was established in 2012 to help combat the opioid crisis in Connecticut and is funded by the Connecticut Commission on Community Service. Prevention Corps Members complete service activities utilizing the five steps of the Strategic Prevention Framework model (Assessment, Capacity Building, Evaluation, Planning, and Implementation). “The Prevention Corps align with the BEST coalition because we have the shared goal to keep our communities engaged, aware, and safe.”
Bristol Parks, Recreation, Youth and Community Services
Main Office
City Hall - 2nd Floor
111 North Main Street