The number of children living in poverty in Connecticut has decreased. However, the lack of affordable and accessible child care and Connecticut’s slower economic recovery have contributed to declining family economic security when compared to other states in the nation.
Read MoreGiven the increased awareness surrounding mental health challenges throughout population demographics from youth to seniors, what would it look like if community organizations collaborated to respond? Norwalk, Connecticut offers one approach, which will be visible throughout the city in the coming weeks and beyond.
Read MoreAs the school year ends, Connecticut's teacher shortage seems to have only worsened.
Read MoreHartford Creates - an arts mobilization partnership between the City of Hartford and the Greater Hartford Arts Council (GHAC) - has launched the second year of the Hartford Creates initiative. It is a year-round arts program designed to elevate the creative economy; increase engagement and increase diversity within the arts community; and create access and awareness of the arts through strategic activation.
Read MoreWith Mother’s Day less than a week away, newly released data puts Connecticut amongst the nation’s best state for Working Moms, ranking third, just behind Massachusetts and Rhode Island.
Read MoreThroughout this month – designated as Mental Health Awareness Month – Mental Health Connecticut (MHC) is dedicating the days of the week to a specific theme as that day’s conversation starter, and raising funds to advance and expand work in the community.
Read MoreWhen community members from Greater Hartford gathered to delve into healthcare access, equity, and innovation in Connecticut this week in a program offered by the MetroHartford Alliance and the Connecticut health Council, the data and information offered to provide the basis for the conversation pointed out the stark disparities that characterize the region.
Read MoreIn 2011, the state legislature approved a plan to help students graduating from colleges in Connecticut save money to buy their first home. Although authorized, the program was never implemented. This year, the legislature is poised to try again, with a few alterations. So far, there has been unanimous support, and a mandatory start date is part of the proposal.
Read MoreNewtown Action Alliance led 47 organizations across the country in urging Congressional action in the aftermath of the school shooting in Nashville and the expulsion of three Tennessee legislators who had joined a rally advocating gun reforms at the State Capitol.
Read MoreUnited Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut, Connecticut Children’s and the City of Hartford announced this week that nearly 80,000 books have been delivered to more than 6,700 Hartford children, as part of a program launched by Dolly Parton.
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