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February 20, 2025

Lawmakers Considering Increasing Funding for Urgent Crisis Centers

State lawmakers Thursday planned to debate an extension of funding for several urgent crisis centers, that provide behavior health care for young people and their families. The centers in Hartford, Waterbury, New London and New Haven serve as urgent cares for children and teens who are struggling with their mental ...
February 12, 2025

Local Children Need Help During Snowiest February in Years

As winter's chill sets in, The Village for Families & Children is urgently seeking community support to ensure local children stay warm. Online donations will help 500 kids #FeelTheLove with ...
February 12, 2025

Program Offers Free Tax Help for Some in Connecticut

You can get your taxes done for free through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. To qualify, adults can earn up to $68,000 per year and live in Greater ...
February 1, 2025

Free Tax Assistance Available for CT Residents

The 2025 Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) campaign has begun to offer free federal and state income tax preparation and filing for qualifying Connecticut residents. United Way of Central and ...
January 15, 2025

West Hartford Second Chance Shop Celebrates 6th Anniversary With One-Of-A-Kind Trunk Show Sale and Special Event

The Village’s West Hartford Second Chance Shop is celebrating its sixth anniversary—and more than $350,000 raised to benefit children, adults and families served by The Village—with a two-week Trunk Show ...
January 10, 2025

Thousands of Local Children To Receive New Books Thanks To Generous Holiday Shoppers

Nearly 2,500 brand new books are set to bring joy and foster healthy reading habits among local children thanks to the generosity of Glastonbury Barnes & Noble patrons and dedicated ...
December 9, 2024

Village Donors Raise Record-Breaking $211,000 to Aid Women and Girls Affected by Trauma

At The Village for Families & Children’s annual Girl Within fundraiser on Friday, December 6, donors and corporate sponsors raised a record-breaking $211,000 to provide critical support to women and ...
December 3, 2024

Village to Honor Lhakpa Sherpa as Woman of the Year at “Girl Within” Event

The Village’s annual Girl Within event on Friday, December 6 will raise funds that help local women and girls in Greater Hartford, who have been affected by trauma and other ...
November 22, 2024

Village Receives 3,000 Pounds of Food for Hartford Students Facing Food Insecurity

Families in Hartford who are facing food insecurity will receive free groceries just in time for Thanksgiving thanks to a generous donation from a Sewa Diwali food drive made to ...
October 30, 2024

OnMed CareStation at the Village in Hartford Provides Patients Cost-Free and Effective Care

Between costly bills and actual offices, getting to the doctor can be a real problem for residents in Hartford. That's where the new OnMed CareStation comes in. It’s located in ...
October 24, 2024

Hundreds of Hartford Children Receive Free Warm Coats and Resources at Village Trunk or Treat Event

The Village outfitted hundreds of children with warm winter coats during a free “Trunk or Treat” event Thursday evening. The event provided a safe environment for families to celebrate Halloween, ...
October 18, 2024

Village Urgent Crisis Center Extends Hours for Immediate Youth Mental Health Support

The Village’s walk-in, youth mental health Urgent Crisis Center (UCC) in Hartford is extending its hours of operation to meet an increased need for immediate mental health support for children ...
October 17, 2024

In Loving Memory of Richard “Jerry” Bundy

The Village mourns the loss of Jerry Bundy, a cherished member of our board of directors for many years. Jerry was a passionate advocate for the welfare of children and ...