Lunch Break With The Village
Lunch Break With The Village is a monthly Facebook Live event series that features Village staff and community guests who provide expert tips and advice on navigating challenging life situations and other relevant topics.
Past Episodes
Trauma, Resiliency & Equity
March 24, 2022
This Lunch Break episode we focused on trauma, resiliency and equity. Our guest, Nelba Márquez-Greene, discussed the importance of allowing grief, trauma and loss in the room and how tools, language, skills, resources and acceptance should be available to live a full, grieving life.
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Black Health & Wellness
February 23, 2022
This Lunch Break episode focused on Black health and wellness in honor of Black History Month.
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Free Tax Help With VITA
January 13, 2022
We discussed how Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) and other resources through The Village’s Financial Opportunity Center can help this tax season and beyond.
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Holiday Giving, Helping Families
December 16, 2021
We discussed the importance of supporting families in need, especially around the holiday season. Learn more about the impact of giving and different ways to support Village families.
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Veterans’ Services at The Village
November 11, 2021
We discussed The Village’s specialized services for veterans in honor of Veterans Day.
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The Power of Sports and Therapeutic Care
October 6, 2021
We explored the power of bringing together sports and therapeutic care and how The Village, Doc Wayne Youth Services and ESPN are partnering to bring trauma-informed sports curriculum to children at The Village with social, emotional and behavioral disorders to develop healthier coping skills, feel more confident to engage in sport and fitness, and become leaders in their school or community.
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The Village’s Second Chance Shops
September 16, 2021
The Village’s Second Chance Shops—located in Glastonbury, Simsbury, Suffield and West Hartford, are filled with incredible bargains on great clothing and household items.
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Parenting Education & Early Childhood Programs at KIDSAFE!
August 19, 2021
We celebrated the 40th anniversary of KIDSAFE CT, an affiliate of The Village.
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Helping Fathers Become Dads
June 16, 2021
We looked at the important roles that fathers play in the lives of their children and why it is important for fathers to stay involved in every aspect of their child’s life.
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