Learn about the inspiring work we are supporting to improve our community.

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Ending Hunger with Summer Meals ›

06.26.2019

Local food policy advocates have teamed up with End Hunger Connecticut! this summer to make sure kids don't go hungry.

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Message to LGBTQ+ and the Latinx Community: Keep Communicating ›

06.24.2019

Shared experiences explored at recent discussion.

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Leading the Charge for Paid Family Leave ›

06.17.2019

A guaranteed 12-week paid family leave is coming to Connecticut, thanks in part to the advocacy leadership of The Connecticut Women's Education and Legal Fund. (CWEALF)

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History Lives at Fort Nathan Hale ›

05.10.2019

Fort Nathan Hale is a unique city park that keeps history alive through the work of a longtime corps of local volunteers.

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Access to Lifesaving Healthcare ›

03.27.2019

A recent immigrant receives lifesaving treatment through Project Access.

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More than a meal ›

01.24.2019

Downtown Evening Soup Kitchen provides hot meals as well as connections to vital services.

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Advocating for Juvenile Justice ›

12.27.2018

Black and Latino youth are over-represented in the juvenile justice system. The Center for Children's Advocacy's work is tackling the disparities.

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Transforming Youth Justice ›

12.13.2018

Professionals working with youth use the latest research and education to reform the way young people and families are treated throughout the juvenile justice system.

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From the Start: New Haven Promise and The Promise of A Brighter Future ›

New Haven Promise, launched in 2010, now provides nearly $4 million annually in scholarships to graduates of New Haven Public Schools.

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Building Talent for the Digital Revolution ›

09.24.2018

Just a few years ago, Max Johnson was living out of his car after working a series of dead-end jobs. Today he codes software for a New York City tech company. The opportunity he now has, he says, "is a miracle."

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