OUR MISSION
To unite the citizens of Windham in a partnership to create and foster a safe, drug-free environment for the entire community.
2023 Windham PRIDE/Willimantic Police Scholarship Program
The Town of Windham is pleased to announce the 2023 Windham PRIDE/Willimantic Police Scholarship Program. This program is made possible through a grant from the State of Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development’s Office of the Arts. Eligible applicants include students who have participated in any one of the Windham PRIDE, Willimantic Police/PRIDE Youth Leadership or Willimantic Fire Department Emergency Medical Training Programs.
We will be awarding scholarships in the amount of $2,000 to qualified students pursuing higher education in the 2023 academic year or currently enrolled in higher education. Applicants should be able to describe their interest or experience(s) in one or more of the following categories: youth leadership, substance misuse prevention, health care, emergency medical services, criminal justice, social services, civic engagement.
Applicants may complete the scholarship application online here.
PRESCRIPTION SAFETY INITIATIVE
Locking medicine storage boxes can protect others from accessing potentially harmful prescription and OTC medications. If you are interested in receiving a free lockbox or learning more about medication lockboxes, please contact Karen Ravenelle-Bloom at windhampride@windhamct.com.
The Willimantic Police Department is not presently accepting unused/expired medications. Read more of their recommendations for disposing of medications. Be on the lookout for the National Medication Take Back Day event.