Rosa’s Story

Rosa had no choice but to leave her native country when she was seven months pregnant. When she and her children arrived in Connecticut with nothing to their name, The Village was there to guide them to the array of...

Harley’s Story

Harley connected to The Village for the help he needed to overcome a lifelong challenge with addiction and reunite with his daughter. As part of The Village’s Fatherhood Engagement Services program, he gained valuable skills to be a positive force...

Transforming Healthcare With OnMed

The Village has partnered with OnMed and Hartford HealthCare to launch a new OnMed CareStation at our 331 Wethersfield Avenue location in Hartford. The CareStation is revolutionizing the local healthcare landscape. It’s like stepping into a mini doctor’s office. It’s...

Jared’s Story

When Jared was connected to The Village Fatherhood Engagement Services program, he was immediately met with a judgement-free, family-like environment—a group he could feel was there to support him. Here, he learned important skills from his mentors and was able...

Be a Foster Parent

The Village is one of the largest foster care agencies in Connecticut and works around the clock to ensure hundreds of children have a safe, stable home and the support they need to heal and thrive. That includes youth just...

Committee of the Auxilians

The Village and the children and families we serve are fortunate to have the support of more than 400 volunteer Auxilians. Among many other things, the Auxilians run our Second Chance Shops, thrift boutiques located in Glastonbury, Simsbury, Suffield and...

Maria’s Story: VITA (Spanish)

Shawn’s Story: VITA

Tanisha’s Story

“I was at a breaking point. I needed help. The Village has helped me financially, emotionally and now I’m able to pay my bills, I have a vehicle and am on my way to owning a home.” Tanisha Stewart, Village...