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- Victor De La Paz, MBA
- Amy Samela, LPC
- Vourn Vigneault
- Alicia Marotto
- Sarah Heath
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- Toral Sanghavi, PhD
- Patricia Valle, LCSW
- Thomas Michalski, LCSW
- Yvette Young, LPC
- Jennifer V. Lusa, LCSW, PhD
- Catherine G. Corto-Mergins, LCSW
- Amanda Hemmelgarn, LCSW
- Laine Taylor, DO, MBA
- Chad Williams, MSW
- Aldwin Allen
- Sandy Kyriakopoulos, PsyD
- Derek Slap, MBA
- Donna Ferguson, LCSW
- Tammy K. Freeberg, MSW, FACHE
- Deborah Bradley
- Hector Glynn, MSW
Board Members
- Elaine Montgomery-Baisden
- Barbara Laurain
- Arianna Baret Peralta
- Wanita Thorpe, MBA
- Hector Glynn, MSW
- Mike Zurcher
- Mark Nisbett
- JoAnn Price
- John Mallin, CPA, MBA
- Zachary Malet
- Carrie Casciani
- Brian P. Reilly*
- Patricia Marealle, Esq.
- Barry N. Lastra
- Patrick Kinney
- Richard M. Kaplan, Esq.*
- Diana Sousa Jepsen, MBA, Vice Chair*
- Frederick E. Jenoure, Jr.
- Stephen E. Goldman, Esq.
- Lawrence J. Gavrich
- William D. Field
- Thomas Daugherty
- Beth A. Costello*
- Jeanmarie H. Cooper*
- In Loving Memory of Richard “Jerry” Bundy
- Jeffrey A. Brine, Esq.
- Andrew G. Baldassarre
- Cathy Iacovazzi, Secretary*
- Curt Cameron, Chair*
- John Turgeon, CPA, HCS*
News
- West Hartford Second Chance Shop Celebrates 6th Anniversary With One-Of-A-Kind Trunk Show Sale and Special Event
- Thousands of Local Children To Receive New Books Thanks To Generous Holiday Shoppers
- Village Donors Raise Record-Breaking $211,000 to Aid Women and Girls Affected by Trauma
- Village to Honor Lhakpa Sherpa as Woman of the Year at “Girl Within” Event
- Village Receives 3,000 Pounds of Food for Hartford Students Facing Food Insecurity
- OnMed CareStation at the Village in Hartford Provides Patients Cost-Free and Effective Care
- Hundreds of Hartford Children Receive Free Warm Coats and Resources at Village Trunk or Treat Event
- Village Urgent Crisis Center Extends Hours for Immediate Youth Mental Health Support
- In Loving Memory of Richard “Jerry” Bundy
- Glastonbury Second Chance Shop, The Village, to Benefit From J.Jill Clothing Drive
- The Village Receives $150,000 Grant from The Cigna Group Foundation to Help Address Youth Mental Health Crisis
- Five Years in a Row! The Village Named a Top Workplace and a Top Non-Profit Nationwide
- Youth suicides are rising in CT. Mental health advocates and providers offer ways to help.
- The Village, Dignity Grows & United Way Team up To Fight Period Poverty With Back-To-School Drive
- Village Donors Leave Their Mark on Hartford Community, Historic Campus With Life-Changing Gifts
- Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program Returns Nearly $28 Million to Residents of Central and Northeastern Connecticut
- Golfers Raise More Than $100,000 To Help Dads Receive Life-Changing Support at The Village
- “You Never Stop Thinking About Wanting to Belong to a Family”
- Rabbi Donna Berman, Richard Sugarman Named 2024 Village Champions for Children
- Blumenthal Pushes For Federal Funding For Mental-Health Services
- Nonprofit Coalition Encourages Filers to Utilize Free Tax Preparation Assistance as Tax Day Approaches
- Hartford Healthcare, The Village Bring OnMed Healthcare Experience to Hartford
- Stark Reality for Many CT Kids: Trauma, Social Isolation, Negative Impact of Social Media
- 500 Kids Need New Coats To Keep Warm
- Tax Season Officially Begins – More Families Eligible for Free Tax Assistance Than Ever Before
- A Look Inside Hartford’s Urgent Crisis Center for Children
- NBT Bank Donates $75,000 To Help Local Youth Receive Critical Mental Health Support
- Period Poverty Takes Center Stage at Village Fundraiser Benefiting Local Women and Girls
- Thousands of Girls to Benefit from The Village’s Largest Fundraiser of the Year
- The Village Opens Mobile Opiate, Substance Abuse Treatment in Middletown
- Talking To Your Family About Tragic Events
- Hartford Families Get Free Coats at Trunk or Treat
- Candy and Coats Given to Kids During Annual Halloween Celebration by Hartford Organization
- 48 Hours Left To Get 250 Kids Coats
- Local Entrepreneur, Adopted Through Village, Becomes Its New Board Chair
- The Village Named a Top Workplace for Fourth Year in a Row, Earns National Recognition as a Top Non-Profit
- Connecticut Child Crisis Centers Ready for New Year
- Success! Village Donors Provide More Than 1,000 Hartford Children With New School Supplies and Food
- Village Back-To-School Drive: One Week Left To Get 1,000 Children New Backpacks
- Children at the Village Create Mental Health Podcast, Share Coping Tips for Kids
- A CT Mom Faced Barriers Getting Mental Health Care For Her Son. Then This Walk-in Clinic Opened
- Village Opens Doors to Hartford’s First-Ever Children’s Mental Health Urgent Crisis Center
- Urgent Crisis Center Now Open in Hartford Offers Specialized Care to Kids in Crisis
- Urgent Centers for Kids’ Mental Health Crises Open in CT
- Connecticut Opening 4 Mental Health Crisis Centers for Children, Teens
- New Mental Health Care Models in Connecticut Offer ER Alternative to Children in Crisis
- Urgent Crisis Center for Children Opens in Hartford
- The Hartford Supports Asylum Hill With Crucial Funds to Aid Families in Need
- The Village set to open Hartford’s first urgent crisis center for children
- Village President & CEO Galo Rodriguez To Retire at Year’s End
- Golfers Raise $110,000 To Support Life-Changing Village Programs for Dads
- Accountants Trade Office for Landscaping in a Volunteer Effort to Improve Children’s Mental Health Facility
- Former Hartford Public Schools Chief Operating Officer Joins Village Leadership Team
- As Pandemic Ends, Tax Assistance Program Soars
- Nancy and Jeffrey Hoffman Named 2023 Village Champions for Children
- CT’s Kids in Crisis: Walk-in Urgent Crisis Centers
- Selling Gently Used Collectibles for Charity
- WNBA Stars Bring Basketball Clinic to Village To Help Children Facing Mental Health Challenges
- The LEGO® Community Fund U.S. Donation To Help Children Heal Through Play
- Urgent: 500 Kids Need Warm Coats
- Need Help With Your Taxes? Here’s What To Know About Free Assistance in Connecticut
- CVS Health Foundation Grant to Advance Health Equity, Help Families Access Mental Health Support
- Thousands of Children in Need Open Gifts on Christmas Morning Thanks To Generous Donations
- The Village, Goya and ESPN Team Up To Distribute 5,000 Pounds of Food to Families Facing Food Insecurity
- Successful Girl Within Event to Aid Thousands of Women and Girls Affected by Trauma
- Village Event to Honor Women and Girls, Raise Money for Life-changing Services
- Community Schools Offer More Than Just Teaching
- 2022 Power 25 Health Care: Galo Rodriguez
- The Village Named a Top Workplace for Third Year in a Row
- A Day on the Frontlines of CT’s Kids Mental Health Crisis: ‘The Needs Have Changed’
- Mission Accomplished: Village Donors Outfit More Than 1,000 Local Children With New School Supplies
- Hartford group seeks 1,000 backpacks for students before school starts
- The Village’s Second Chance Shops Raise More Than $440,000 To Help Children, Adults and Families in Need
- The Village, Staples Launch Back-to-School Drive
- New Behavioral Health Pharmacy To Boost Access and Improve Mental Health and Recovery Outcomes
- Nearly 200,000 Families Can Still Apply for 2022 CT Child Tax Rebate Before July 31 Deadline
- West Hartford Student Raises Nearly $700 To Provide Toys for Children Living at The Village
- House Speaker Ritter, Rep. Exum Named “Champions for Children” for Leading Landmark Legislation
- Officials Highlight Effort To Boost Mental Health Services For Kids
- VITA in Central and Northeastern Connecticut Helps More Than 12,700 Residents File Taxes This Year
- This Mother’s Day, Hartford Moms in Need To See Expansion of Mental Health and Parenting Support Services
- The Village, United Way and City of Hartford Combine Efforts for Drug Take Back Day Event
- Village Hosts Connecticut Sun Basketball Clinic To Help Hartford Kids Affected by Trauma
- Vernon Expands Free Pandemic-Related Mental Health Counseling
- Village’s Family Navigators to Assist Families in Cradle to Career Initiative To Improve Academic Success for North Hartford Promise Zone Students
- Cipes Pediatric Dentistry Provides Village Preschoolers With Free Care
- Hartford Middle School Creates Food Pantry for Local Students, Families
- Barnes & Noble Customers Provide 1,500 New Books for Hartford Students
- The Village Awarded Behavioral Healthcare and Human Services Accreditation From the Joint Commission
- Low-income Connecticut Residents Can Get Free Tax-prep Help With VITA
- West Hartford Second Chance Shop Hosts Huge Storewide Sale To Celebrate 3-Year Anniversary
- Village Couple Raises $30K For Families
- Village Annual “Girl Within” Event Raises More Than $150,000 To Empower Women and Girls
- Hartford Schools Launch Saturday Academy To Help Students Recover From Toll of COVID-19
- ESPN, Doc Wayne and The Village Team Up to Expand Mental Health Services for Youth
- Honoring the Dedication and Legacy of Village Friend and Supporter Linda Carlson Hart
- Village Expands Specialized Services, Fills Support Gap for Veterans
- Village and DCF Open First of Its Kind Quality Parenting Center in Connecticut
- 2021 Power 25 Health Care: Galo Rodriguez
- Help Provide 500 Kids With Warm Coats Before Winter
- The Village Named a 2021 Top Workplace
- J. Jill to Host Clothing Drive to Benefit The Village
- After Flooding, Community Steps Up to Get New Backpacks for Hundreds of Hartford Kids
- The Village to Expand Mental Health Services in Hartford, Buys Downtown Building
- Local Auxiliaries Generate Massive Donation Despite Pandemic Shutdown
- Supporting The Foster Families Who Support Children
- Cutting-Edge Treatment Options Emerge to Help Children During Pandemic
- Child Abuse Prevention Month: Institutional Abuse and Its Impact on Children
- The Village for Families & Children One of Just Two CT Non-Profits to Win National Top Workplace Award
- New Initiative Launched to Combat Chronic Absenteeism in Hartford Public Schools
- The Village Receives $17,500 Grant From Southern Connecticut Gas
- Thousands of Children Opened Gifts on Christmas Thanks to Generous Donations
- Galo Rodriguez Receives HBJ 2020 Lifetime Achievement Award
- Free Tax Filing Returns Nearly $34.7 Million to Local Taxpayers This Year
- Despite Challenging Year, Auxilians Contribute More Than $292,000 to The Village
- The Village and Partners Receive $9.1 Million Award to Manage Federal Head Start Program
- The Village: Floyd Killing Is a Call to Action
- Bringing Awareness to Child Abuse Victims During COVID-19
- Watching My Garden Grow
- The Second Chance Shops Begin to Reopen Their Doors
- Get Free Online Tax Help Today
- “Tweaking” Traditions
- “Tuning In” To the Good
- We Are Here To Help
- The New Normal: Managing Anxiety During a Pandemic
- Village Second Chance Shop Featured on TV
- Chronic Absenteeism – Village Participates In Special Panel Discussion at Hartford Public Schools
- Construction Begins On New Wing of Village Facility to Provide Adult Mental Health Services
- Children at The Village Get New Gym Thanks to Generous Donation
- Are You Eligible for the Earned Income Tax Credit?
- West Hartford Second Chance Shop Marks Its 1-Year Anniversary With 25-Percent-off Sale
- Connecticut Children and Youth Who Suffer From Trauma Benefit From EMDR Therapy in Community Mental Health Settings
- State Comptroller Kevin Lembo Named 2019 Champions for Children by The Village
- Derek Slap Named The Village’s New Vice President for Advancement
- The Village for Families & Children’s Partnership for Success Program in Vernon Awarded $1.5 Million Federal Grant
- Stronger Families, Stronger Futures
- Auxiliaries Contribute More Than $342,000 to The Village
- Golfers Generated $60,000 for Fatherhood Programs at The Village
- Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (Vita) Appointments Now Available Across Connecticut
- Girl Within Luncheon Raises Record Amount
- Chris and Cathy Murphy Named 2018 Champions for Children by The Village
- The Village to Open Thrift Boutique in Former Clothes Horse Location
- Hector Glynn Named Chief Operating Officer for The Village
- The Glastonbury, Simsbury and Suffield Auxiliary Donations Support The Village’s Mission
- Free Tax Filing Returns More Than $28 Million To Central and Northeastern Connecticut Taxpayers This Year
- Golfers Raise Funds for Fatherhood Programs at The Village
- The Village Staff Share Their Expertise
- The Village’s Yvette Young Testifies in Support of Senate Bill 311
- Glastonbury Fifth-Grader Collects 850 Pounds of Clothing for Second Chance Shop
Stories of Impact
- The Village Urgent Crisis Center:
Immediate Help, Immediate Hope - The Heart of Foster Care:
Parents Who Make a Difference - Our Commitment to Diversity
- Secretary of the State Stephanie Thomas
- Reconocer las señales de advertencia del maltrato
- Recognizing Warning Signs of Abuse
- Crear espacios seguros
- Creating Safe Spaces
- Crear equipos fuertes para los niños
- Building Strong Teams for Children
- Celebración de las etapas del desarrollo
- Celebrating Developmental Milestones
- Fomentar relaciones sanas
- Fostering Healthy Relationships
- Guiar con amor
- Guiding with Love
- Proteger a los niños en internet
- Protecting Children Online
- Sanar juntos un trauma
- Healing from Trauma Together
- Navegando por los desafíos reales
- Navigating Real Challenges
- El impacto de las palabras
- The Impact of Words
- Rosa’s Story
- Harley’s Story
- Proud to Be a Top Workplace!
- Committee of the Auxilians
- A Legacy of Compassion,
Empowerment & Opportunity - Joan’s Story
- Hartford Foundation for Public Giving
- Hartford Promise
- Hartford HealthCare & OnMed
- Dignity Grows
- Gyllian’s Story
- Juan’s Story
- Michael, Christina and Maria’s Story
- Hope for the Future:
Helping Kids Heal and Grow - A Message from Our President & CEO
- A Message from Our Board Chair
- Dominga’s Story
- Elizabeth’s Story
- Liann’s Story
- Help to Thrive Again:
Comprehensive Adult Mental Health Care - VERV: Bringing Recovery Support Directly to The Community
- Transforming Healthcare With OnMed
- Jared’s Story
- Be a Foster Parent
- Committee of the Auxilians
- Maria’s Story: VITA (Spanish)
- Shawn’s Story: VITA
- Tanisha’s Story
- A Legacy of Caring and Love
- Anthony’s Story
- Colin and Jeanmarie’s story
- Galo A. Rodriguez: A vision realized
- Jessica’s Story
- Foster care: Expanding Services to Help More Youth
- Urgent Crisis Center: Revolutionizing Youth Mental Health Care
- Rossie’s Story
- Meet Stephanie
- Meet Jayden and Naobi
- Meet the Team That Meets the Moment
- Meet Norman
- Two Teams, One Village
- Meet Genesia and Galia
- Meet Sonia, Adryan and Sheyla
- Village Second Chance Shops
- Meet Levi and His Family
- Meet Samar
- Meet Speaker Matt Ritter and Rep. Tammy Exum
- Meet Sulma, Kimberly and Julio
- Meet Tammy
- Meet Dismary
- Meet Maria
- Meet the Misorskis
- Meet Davine
- Meet Saher
- Meet Dontay
- Village Second Chance Shops
- Meet Madyson and Nygel
- Meet Krystal
- Meet Bob
- Getting Financially Fit With VITA—and Giving Back
- Integrated Care
- Helping Families Through Holiday Spirit
- Meet Liza
- Meet Billy
- Healthy Nutrition at The Village
- Leah Inspires Us With Her Journey Moving From Fear to Confidence
- Pauline Has Opened Her Heart and Home To 45 Children Over the Years
- Adoptee Honors Mother With Endowed Fund
- Stability With The Village’s Financial Center
- Foster Parents Provide Safety and Healing
- A Teen’s Life Is Transformed
- Stronger Families, Stronger Futures
- Family To Family: The Kissane Family Fund
- From Coping To Thriving
- He Made It Easy To Love Him
- A Passion for Cars and Helping Kids
- I’m the One Bringing Change Now
- Building a Community of Support for Student Success
- I Was Willing To Change as a Parent
- Paying It Forward
- Girls Just Want To Give Back
- I Know I Matter
- My Little Girl Is Back
- When Students Bring Trauma To School Along With Their Backpack
- Uniting Physical, Social and Emotional Health
- Counting Words Shared Between Parents and Young Children
- I’m Different Now Because I Have Hope
- It’s Not How You Start…It’s How You End
- Stay in School. It’s a Big Deal.
- A Family…not Just a Family Resource Center
- I’m Finally Able To Be Happy
- A Message of Hope
- Tyler’s Story
- A Legacy of Love
- Mostly – and Almost Always – I Don’t Have Anxiety Anymore
- A Foster Father Provides Love, Security and Consistency
- I Made My Way Out of a Very Dark Tunnel
- Helping a Family Move Forward
- Scholarships and Support Help Young Women Succeed
- Parents Find New Ways To Build Stronger Relationships With Their Children
- With an Active Dad, a Family Is Stronger
- Financially Stable
- Separated From Her Family, Young Teen Finds a New Support Network
- Foster Child Welcomed With Open Arms By His New Family
- Former Actress Helps Girls Achieve Their Dreams
- Before Problems Escalate
- Enriching Lives Through Volunteering
- Improving School Attendance
Lunch Break Episodes
- Free Tax Help With VITA
- Giving Hope for the Holidays
- Crafting Success with Career Development Training
- Black Men and Boys’ Mental Health
- Mobile Recovery and Harm Reduction Support
- Transforming Youth Mental Health Care
- Lunch Break With The Village: The Power of Your Vote
- New Walk-In Healthcare Station in Hartford
- The Reality of OCD
- Supporting Pinwheels for Prevention at the Second Chance Shops
- No Health Equity Without Racial Equity
- Addressing Community Violence and Urban Trauma
- Ending Human Trafficking in CT
- Giving Hope For The Holidays
- Achieving Equity in Public Health
- Environmental Wellness Through Action
- The Village’s New Urgent Crisis Center
- Managing Back To School Chaos
- Achieving Self-Sufficiency & Financial Stability
- LGBTQIA2S+ Affirming Mental Health Care
- Short-term Foster Care, Lifelong Impact
- Child Abuse Prevention
- Navigating & Overcoming Bullying
- Suicide Prevention
- Recovery Support & Overcoming Addiction
- Art Angels
- The Heart of Foster Care
- Prevailing Through Intimate Partner Violence
- Teen Substance Use Prevention
- Internet Safety with Expert Scott Driscoll
- Mental Health & Sports Therapy with The Connecticut Sun
- Fatherhood Engagement Services at The Village
- Children’s Mental Health Crisis
- Body Image
- Trauma, Resiliency & Equity
- Black Health & Wellness
- Free Tax Help With VITA
- Holiday Giving, Helping Families
- Veterans’ Services at The Village
- The Power of Sports and Therapeutic Care
- The Village’s Second Chance Shops
- Parenting Education & Early Childhood Programs at KIDSAFE!
- Get Financially Fit This Summer!
- Surviving the Opioid Epidemic, Resiliency in a Post-COVID World
- Parenting During COVID and Integrated Care for Your Family
- Essential Equity: Women, Covid-19 and Rebuilding Connecticut
- Youth Suicide Prevention and Support
- Human Trafficking in Connecticut
- Effective Stress Management
- Voter Registration
- Domestic Violence Awareness
- Navigating The Return to School During COVID
- Racial Trauma (Part Two)
- Allyship & Antiracism With Dr. Akbar
- Racial Trauma (Part One)
- Anxiety & Depression