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Here at The Village, we know how vital collaboration is to help children and families become strong and resilient. That’s why we’re so excited to announce the launch of Stronger Families, Stronger Futures (SF²), a new integrated family support system led by The Village in central and northeastern Connecticut.

The volunteer-run Auxiliaries of The Village for Families & Children have been supporting programs that help transform the lives of children and families for over 60 years. This year, the Glastonbury, Simsbury, Suffield and West Hartford Auxiliaries contributed more than $342,000 to The Village.

Earlier this month, more than 120 golfers joined together for 18 holes of golf at The Village for Families & Children's 9th Annual Foursomes for Fatherhood Golf Classic.

Several coalitions across Connecticut are gearing up to help Connecticut’s low to middle income residents prepare and file their federal and state returns at no cost through the Volunteer Income Ta

Over 500 guests came together at The Village for Families & Children’s Girl Within Luncheon on December 7th, raising over $191,000 to support life-changing programs for at-risk girls and young women in the Greater Hartford area.

The Village honored Chris and Cathy Murphy as our 2018 Champions for Children at our 184th Annual Reception on October 18.

For over 50 years, The Village for Families & Children’s volunteer Auxiliaries in Glastonbury, Simsbury and Suffield have run thrift boutiques (called Second Chance Shops) that benefit The Village. Now, The Village will open a fourth shop on Park Road in West Hartford, in the space formerly occupied by the Clothes Horse.