WATERBURY, Conn. – Nov. 25, 2009 – On Tuesday, Nov. 24, the ColorTyme store in Waterbury partnered with the Youth Service System (YSS) to provide local families with meals, including frozen turkeys, for the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday. The YSS is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the overall well being of children, youth and families.

“The Waterbury YSS called me, asked me to host the event and they brought the food to hand out,” said ColorTyme rent to own Franchise Owner, Steve Dwyer. “Yesterday, families from around Waterbury came to our store and we provided them with a full meal that they later took home to prepare.”

The Youth Service System is supported by grants from city, state and federal agencies. This includes support from foundations, such as the United Way, and the generosity of corporate and individual donors. The non-profit agency serves 4,000 clients annually through a broad spectrum of programs that address issues impacting today’s youth and their families.

“This was an opportunity to help people here in the community. It also gives us the opportunity to help the YSS – an organization I believe in and support,” explained Dwyer. “This was a very heartwarming experience and my team and I really enjoyed all the visiting families that stopped by the store.”

Meals were also distributed at the YSS headquarters at 95 North Main in Waterbury. Combined with ColorTyme’s efforts, more than 70 families were provided meals for Thanksgiving.

“We formed a relationship with Steve and ColorTyme a few months ago,” said Kelly Cronin, executive director for the Waterbury YSS. “He’s been very good to us by giving the YSS furniture for our safe homes and the agency itself. We always give turkeys away for Thanksgiving and we thought it would work to have Steve give out turkeys at his store. Initially, Steve helped us store the frozen turkeys, which we really appreciate. This was a very successful day for everybody involved.”