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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, enjoy treats and activities, and receive new children’s coats, hats and gloves to help them stay warm this winter. Free ...
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 ...
September 30, 2024

Glastonbury Second Chance Shop, The Village, to Benefit From J.Jill Clothing Drive

The Second Chance Shop in Glastonbury is teaming up with its charity partner J.Jill to provide an opportunity for the community to support The Village for Families & Children and ...
September 30, 2024

The Village Receives $150,000 Grant from The Cigna Group Foundation to Help Address Youth Mental Health Crisis

The Village for Families & Children has been awarded a grant of $150,000 from The Cigna Group Foundation, the philanthropic arm of The Cigna Group, to help address the mental ...
September 25, 2024

Five Years in a Row! The Village Named a Top Workplace and a Top Non-Profit Nationwide

The Village has been named a 2024 Top Workplace in Connecticut by The Hartford Courant, marking the organization’s fifth consecutive year receiving the award. The Village was also one of ...
August 30, 2024

Youth suicides are rising in CT. Mental health advocates and providers offer ways to help.

Connecticut finds itself in a midst of a mental health crisis. In the past two months, nine youth deaths by suicide have been reported in the state, compared to seven ...
August 8, 2024

The Village, Dignity Grows & United Way Team up To Fight Period Poverty With Back-To-School Drive

The Village’s annual back-to-school backpack drive has a new twist this year that will not only provide local students with much-needed school supplies but also menstrual and hygiene products to ...
July 8, 2024

Village Donors Leave Their Mark on Hartford Community, Historic Campus With Life-Changing Gifts

Thousands of youth and families served by The Village for Families & Children will receive the help they need to overcome challenges and heal for generations thanks to members of ...
June 17, 2024

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program Returns Nearly $28 Million to Residents of Central and Northeastern Connecticut

More than 13,000 tax filers received free tax preparation and filing services from hundreds of IRS-certified volunteer tax preparers, resulting in nearly $28 million in refunds and credits being returned ...
June 13, 2024

Golfers Raise More Than $100,000 To Help Dads Receive Life-Changing Support at The Village

With more than 120 golfers hitting the greens, The Village for Families & Children's 13th Annual Foursomes for Fatherhood Golf Classic at TPC River Highlands was a swinging success, raising ...
May 31, 2024

“You Never Stop Thinking About Wanting to Belong to a Family”

Colleagues at DCF partner-provider The Village for Families and Children (The Village) say their associate Vice President of Permanency, Thomas "TJ" Michalski, is the real deal - he "walks the ...
May 17, 2024

Rabbi Donna Berman, Richard Sugarman Named 2024 Village Champions for Children

The Village has named Rabbi Donna Berman and Richard Sugarman as its 2024 Champions for Children in honor of their visionary leadership in service to youth in Greater Hartford. ...

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