Waterbury Shines Bright This Season with Acts of Giving Throughout the Brass City

By D.M.Livingston|Published Nov 25, 2025

Waterbury,CT- From the North End Rec to Municipal Stadium, from Walnut Street to Willow Street, from the Green to City Hall—this season, the spirit of giving has spread throughout the City of Waterbury. Across neighborhoods and community centers, residents, organizations, and local leaders have been coming together to support families, seniors, and children in need.

This holiday season, the spirit of giving is alive and well in Waterbury. From community drives to local volunteer efforts, residents across the city are stepping up to support neighbors in need, and the generosity hasn’t gone unnoticed.

At a recent community event, Mayor Pernerewski was spotted sharing a heartwarming moment with one of the city’s youngest residents, a local baby attending the gathering. The moment captures the essence of Waterbury’s holiday spirit—caring, giving, and bringing the community together.


Mayor Pernerewski shares a special moment with a local baby at a community event on Waterbury’s Green celebrating the spirit of giving in the Brass City this season.

What did you miss so far this Holiday season?

Waterbury Community Events- Things to do in Waterbury

Throughout the city, organizations and individuals alike have been providing meals, gifts, and support to families, seniors, and children. From Thanksgiving turkey giveaways to toy drives, Waterbury continues to prove that small acts of kindness make a big difference.

City officials and local leaders encourage residents to continue spreading goodwill and to participate in upcoming community events. In a time when togetherness and compassion matter more than ever, Waterbury is setting an example for how a city can come together to lift up every member of its community.

Waterbury Times will continue to highlight these stories of generosity as the season unfolds—because every act of giving deserves recognition.