Given 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 MoreWhat happened, the murder of my youngest son, was not something I could control. What happened after? That was my choice. Instead of succumbing to my grief, I chose to channel my sadness, anger, and love into preventing others from sharing my experience. My life’s mission became about creating a safer, better future for young people.
Read MoreIn a collaborative initiative between United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut, The Village for Families & Children and Human Resources Agency of New Britain, Inc. (HRA), more than 13,500 tax filers—a 26% increase over last year—received free tax preparation and filing services from hundreds of IRS-certified volunteer tax preparers.
Read MoreAs the school year ends, Connecticut's teacher shortage seems to have only worsened.
Read MoreNorwalk and Stamford ranked #9 and #15 respectively in a recent national survey on a timely topic amidst college graduation season - choosing where to live and work after graduation.
Read MoreState leaders have announced that the Connecticut Department of Aging and Disability Services has been awarded $10 million in funding from the federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) that will be used to support upgrades and enhancements at senior centers statewide.
Read MoreHaving witnesses or recording devices during procedures requiring anesthesia could help prevent opportunities for sexual assault and hallucinations about assaults that did not occur, UConn researchers findings suggest. Data published in UConn Today report on their findings and recommendations.
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 MoreSix innovative UK-based businesses are the latest round of insurtechs to have been selected to take part in the InsurTech Corridor US-UK collaboration. The initiative, launched a year ago, is designed to enable insurance industry trade links and drive innovation between the UK and the US insurance industry hub of Connecticut.
Read MoreTwo New Britain nonprofits will benefit from the hard work of students enrolled in Central Connecticut State University’s (CCSU) “Psychology of Giving and Introduction to Philanthropy” course.
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