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“When we were first contacted by Tauck to partner with them on a community project, I had no idea how wonderful this would be,” said Valerie Williams, Keystone’s executive director.
Tauck covered all the expenses and brought Christmas trees and holiday decorations to client’s apartments on Wednesday, Dec. 10.
Todd and Philip, Keystone clients, were so excited and grateful that they were overwhelmed with emotion and began singing Christmas songs.
Staff of Keystone were especially moved when Tauck arrived at Keystone’s Group Home on Elmcrest Terrace and began unloading the beautiful decorations.
“The clients were very involved and fascinated to watch the house transform into a magical Christmas wonderland,” said Marsha Placide, program manager.
Tauck World of Giving is committed to affecting change and making a difference in Norwalk and in places they travel around the world. Tauck accomplishes this through “raising awareness, financial support, donations of service and materials and engaging and inspiring our employees by providing access, time and opportunities to give back in a meaningful way."
Keystone House, founded in 1972, is a Norwalk-based not-for-profit that offers residential and social support services for adults facing the many challenges of a serious mental illness.
Currently, Keystone House programs and services assist nearly 200 clients each year. Keystone’s clients live in the greater Norwalk community and come from all types of diverse backgrounds.
“Most of our clients have low, or no income, and would not have had a Christmas tree without the kindness of Tauck,” said Kim Carter of Keystone House.
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