ORANGE — TEAM Inc., the lower Naugatuck Valley’s community action agency, will hold its 61st annual meeting on Thursday, Oct. 15, 2026, at Race Brook Country Club, 246 Derby Avenue, Orange, CT.
Doors open at 8:00 a.m., with the program running from 8:30 to 10:00 a.m. The event is open to the public; media are welcome to attend with RSVP.
This year’s gathering arrives at a pivotal moment for the organization. TEAM Inc. will formally introduce its new CEO, Tim Makris, marking a new chapter of leadership for an agency that serves nearly 20,000 individuals and families each year across early childhood education, family and adult support services, and elderly care programs.
The following awards will be presented:
PRESIDENT’S AWARD — Valley Transit District
Recognized for its essential partnership in providing Medical Transportation rides for seniors.
PARTNERSHIP AWARD — M&T Bank
Honored for sustained investment in economic opportunity and TEAM initiatives.
VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR — Julie Risko
Celebrated for extraordinary dedication to TEAM’s mission through hands-on community service.
LILLIAN CHROSTOWSKI AWARD — Yvette Cartagena
Presented annually to honor a human services employee who embodies the TEAM mission and legacy of service to the community.
Guests are also invited to bring a new, unwrapped toy to help kick off TEAM Toys 4 Kids 2026, the organization’s free toy store for families in need during the holiday season.
Tickets are available at givebutter.com/teaminc61 or by contacting lmckenzie@teaminc.org / 203-736-5420 x1221.
The event is sponsored by Peralta Design, The Valley Community Foundation, The Workplace, Insperity, Ion Bank, and the Connecticut Institute of Finance.