ESPN, Doc Wayne and The Village Team Up to Expand Mental Health Services for Youth

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ESPN, Doc Wayne and The Village Team Up to Expand Mental Health Services for Youth

Doc Wayne Youth Services — a Boston nonprofit whose sport-infused therapies improve mental health — along with Bristol, CT-based global sports brand ESPN, and The Village — a Hartford nonprofit dedicated to building a community of strong, healthy families who protect and nurture children — are collaborating to advance mental health initiatives for young people by leveraging the power of sport.

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Five Connecticut Nonprofits Vie for $10,000 IMPACT Award from Red Sox Foundation; Fan Voting Ends Friday

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Five Connecticut Nonprofits Vie for $10,000 IMPACT Award from Red Sox Foundation; Fan Voting Ends Friday

Voting is now underway in a competitive awards program for nonprofit organizations in the New England states, including Connecticut. The 7th Annual “IMPACT” Awards (Inspiring More Philanthropy Across Charities Together) is presented by the Red Sox Foundation focusing on organizations that have “demonstrated deep impact in raising awareness and improving the mental health outcomes of the young adults in their community.”

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U.S. Safesport Centralized Disciplinary Database Includes 17 From Connecticut

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U.S. Safesport Centralized Disciplinary Database Includes 17 From Connecticut

The U.S. Center for SafeSport maintains a Centralized Disciplinary Database to keep the public informed when individuals connected with the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Movements, are either subject to temporary restrictions or are subject to sanctions. That database includes the names of 17 individuals who are, or were, Connecticut residents when incidents occurred or disciplinary action was taken.

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Five Connecticut Nonprofits Vie for $10,000 IMPACT Award from Red Sox Foundation; Fan Voting Ends Monday

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Five Connecticut Nonprofits Vie for $10,000 IMPACT Award from Red Sox Foundation; Fan Voting Ends Monday

The major league baseball season has yet to begin, and its prospects remain in doubt. But that hasn’t prevented the Red Sox Foundation from moving ahead with plans for a competitive awards program for nonprofit organizations in the New England states, including Connecticut. Five Connecticut nonprofits are finalists, seeking fan votes, and the deadline is June 22.

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Nation’s Top Gymnasts Return to Hartford in May, As Olympics Approach

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Nation’s Top Gymnasts Return to Hartford in May, As Olympics Approach

May 23, 2020. It’s an Olympic year once again, and if the coronavirus manages to stay out of the way, Hartford will serve as host for a precursor to the Olympic competition, as the United States prepares to determine who will make the U.S. team and represent the nation at the Tokyo Olympiad later this year.

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