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CT’s Kids in Crisis: Walk-in Urgent Crisis Centers

Amy Samela gave the I-Team a tour of what will be 1 of 4 urgent crisis centers coming to the ...
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Connecticut in Color: The Village’s Fatherhood Program Helps Dads Thrive

April 26, 2023
The Village's Fatherhood Engagement Services program is helping dads in Connecticut thrive and become more engaged in their children's lives. ...
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Selling Gently Used Collectibles for Charity

May 1, 2023
For a dozen years a mother and daughter team has managed the collectibles department at The Second Chance Shop, selling ...
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WNBA Stars Bring Basketball Clinic to Village To Help Children Facing Mental Health Challenges

April 25, 2023
Connecticut Sun WNBA stars teamed up with The Village for Families & Children on Tuesday, April 25 to provide a ...
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The LEGO® Community Fund U.S. Donation To Help Children Heal Through Play

March 1, 2023
Hundreds of children affected by trauma will be provided with opportunities to build healthy coping skills through recreational play therapies ...
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Urgent: 500 Kids Need Warm Coats

February 14, 2023
Starting Valentine’s Day, The Village for Families & Children is calling on the community to contribute online donations and help ...
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Need Help With Your Taxes? Here’s What To Know About Free Assistance in Connecticut

January 25, 2023
The United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut, in partnership with The Village for Families & Children and Human Resources ...
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CVS Health Foundation Grant to Advance Health Equity, Help Families Access Mental Health Support

January 5, 2023
As families in Connecticut face a historic mental health crisis exacerbated by the pandemic, inflation and other causes, CVS Health ...
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Thousands of Children in Need Open Gifts on Christmas Morning Thanks To Generous Donations

December 25, 2022
Thousands of local children in need received gifts just in time for Christmas—along with food, clothing and other necessities—thanks to ...
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The Village, Goya and ESPN Team Up To Distribute 5,000 Pounds of Food to Families Facing Food Insecurity

The Village for Families & Children began distributing more than 5,000 pounds of food donated by Goya Foods today to ...
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Successful Girl Within Event to Aid Thousands of Women and Girls Affected by Trauma

After two years of celebrating virtually, The Village for Families & Children’s annual Girl Within event returned in person and ...
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Village Event to Honor Women and Girls, Raise Money for Life-changing Services

After two years of celebrating virtually, The Village for Families & Children’s annual Girl Within event will return in person ...
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