that is dedicated to raising funds for our community

youth. Our philosophy is to ensure that all of our

children can participate in athletics and school and

community activities regardless of financial

resources. It is our belief that the mentoring and

guidance provided through these extra-curricular

activities will provide our children with a solid

foundation for growth. This is our way to help

create "a bright future for every child."

raising dinner at Canterbury School. This special

even attended by 250 local citizens raised over

$24,000 dollars for our children. This money was

turned over to the Mark Gillen Fund and was

used to erect an electronic sign displaying

the calendar for high school events in front of

New Milford High School.

 

In the fall of 2005 a second dinner was held

at Arion Singing Society where $30,000 was

raised for our children. These funds were

used to restore three New Milford athletic

programs - the gymnastics, golf and boys

swimming teams.

Again in 2006 and 2007 MVP-SOS was able to assist many organizations and kids due to the successful dinner/silent auction. Among those benefiting from MVP-SOS were: The Youth Leadership Program of the Housatonic/Shepaug United Way, New Milford High School Marching Band, New Milford High School Art Department, New Milford High School Academic Bowl Team, New Milford High School Ice Hockey and Lacrosse Teams and the New Milford High School Grad Party. Additionally, a substantial donation has been made to help procure spring sports for the recently restored middle school sports programs as well as help fund the eighth grade learning adventure and the seventh grade Boston adventure.