The Lettermen Club – originally an organization of former athletes from Waterbury involved in various community projects and activities – has recently been revived and broadened under the leadership of James Monroe and Lou Canady.
Aiming to build on the vision of club founder Hubie Williamson, the group has obtained 501(c) (3) status and plans to pursue new programs and initiatives to rebuild and restore a greater sense of pride in the community – by devoting resources and giving special attention to address issues that directly impact area residents.
WIthin its nonprofit framework, The Lettermen Club aims to utilize its platform to promote political, social, educational and economic change for people of color in Waterbury and receive the necessary support including, but not limited to, economic and cultural services.
Among the initial projects of the revived group is the rejuvenation of facilities and activities at at Martin Luther King Jr. Park in Waterbury’s North End, which include the refurbishing of basketball courts there, upgrading playground equipment, and installation of surveillance cameras.
The MLK Park improvements have received endorsement from the Waterbury Parks Dept. and also involve the support and efforts of AI3 Leadership Academy, Full Court Peace, the Waterbury YMCA, the Police Activity League, the Role Models and the Boys and Girls Club of Greater Waterbury. The upgrades will help spark a return of seasonal events at the park and a renewed sense of pride for those frequenting the neighborhood park.
The Lettermen Club is building its membership of spirited, community-minded individuals, and invites those interested (including non-athletes) to join and attend a future meeting. For more information, contact James Monroe at (203) 558-3596 or email Mary at [email protected].