Adoptee Honors Mother With Endowed Fund
“My earliest recollection was that my mom was my adoptive mom,” said Connie Gavrich, “and I knew I was the center of her universe.”
March 13, 2020
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Leah inspires us with her journey moving from fear to confidence.
Stability With The Village’s Financial Center
Not many 28-year-old women own their own homes. But, with ambition, hard work and the help of The Village’s Financial Center, Allena and her fiancé are now ecstatic to have a place to call home.
March 13, 2020
Foster Parents Provide Safety and Healing
“We help them heal, thrive and move forward in their lives.” Tameka Hewitt is proud of the blended family of five she and her husband Rohan have together.
March 13, 2020
March 13, 2020
Stronger Families, Stronger Futures
Parenting can be the most fulfilling and joyful role of a person’s life.
March 13, 2020
Family To Family: The Kissane Family Fund
When Judy Kissane’s first husband passed away, she and her sons decided to start the Kissane Family Emergency Assistance Fund at The Village to honor his legacy and provide direct aid to families in crisis situations.
July 12, 2019
From Coping To Thriving
Anyone meeting Tyler today would never suspect the challenges he has overcome in the past few years. As a young boy, Tyler was bullied. His reaction was to lash out in school, but with the help of The Village, he learned to express his feelings in a healthy way.
From Coping To Thriving
Anyone meeting Tyler today would never suspect the challenges he has overcome in the past few years. As a young boy, Tyler was bullied. His reaction was to lash out in school, but with the help of The Village, he learned to express his feelings in a healthy way.
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He Made It Easy To Love Him
When Dave learned about the great need for foster parents and decided to go all in. For Danny, whose mother could no longer care for him due to her struggle with addition, the timing was perfect.
April 8, 2019
A Passion for Cars and Helping Kids
After raising a million dollars for KIDSAFE CT, an affiliate of The Village, through the KARS for KIDS program, Jerry Bundy is now “on his second million.”
January 11, 2019
I’m the One Bringing Change Now
Genesis Martinez has known little stability growing up. When she found a safe place to land at The Village’s Alison Gill Lodge, she was able to begin her journey of hope and healing.
December 11, 2018
Building a Community of Support for Student Success
When Jasan, a third-grader at Sarah J. Rawson school in Hartford, lost his father, he stared displaying troubling behaviors in school. Concerned, but unsure of what to do, Jasan’s mother turned to the ACT Academy for help.
October 24, 2018
I Was Willing To Change as a Parent
When Shanthal got a call from the Department of Children and Families, she knew she needed help. She wanted to change as a parent, to deepen her connection with her children and create a more nurturing home environment. She found the help she needed at KIDSAFE CT.
August 1, 2018
Paying It Forward
At the encouragement of her VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) tax preparer, Deborah finally becomes a homeowner, then pays it forward by becoming a VITA volunteer.
March 23, 2018
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June 11, 2021
Supporting The Foster Families Who Support Children
Over the past year, the Department of Children and Families has seen the number of children in foster care dip from 4,100 to 3,700. But Natalia Liriano, director of the foster care division, acknowledges that 3,700 is still too many. “I think the way the world is there will always be a need for foster care. As a system we want to make sure that if a child comes into care there is a family on the other end to support them. The goal is to reduce the number of kids that come into care,” she said.
May 05, 2021
Cutting-Edge Treatment Options Emerge to Help Children During Pandemic
1 year into pandemic, evidence shows certain mental health treatments are improving outcomes and reducing racial disparities
April 24, 2021
Child Abuse Prevention Month: Institutional Abuse and Its Impact on Children
Child Abuse Prevention Month marks an important time to discuss childhood abuse, how it shapes children’s lives, and what parents and communities can do to be active partners in prevention.
March 18, 2021
The Village for Families & Children One of Just Two CT Non-Profits to Win National Top Workplace Award
The Village for Families & Children has just been awarded the first-ever National Top Workplaces Non-Profit Industry Award, one of only two non-profits in Connecticut to earn such a distinction. Top Workplaces serves more than 60,000 organizations in the United States and hundreds in Connecticut. The awards are based exclusively on anonymous staff surveys.
March 04, 2021
New Initiative Launched to Combat Chronic Absenteeism in Hartford Public Schools
24% of student body chronically absent: The Village, Hartford Public Schools and Travelers to take action
January 22, 2021
The Village Receives $17,500 Grant From Southern Connecticut Gas
The Village for Families & Children and KIDSAFE, an affiliate of The Village, have received $17,500 in grant funding from Southern Connecticut Gas under Connecticut’s Neighborhood Assistance Act tax credit program.
December 24, 2020
Thousands of Children Opened Gifts on Christmas Thanks to Generous Donations
The Village for Families & Children was determined that the thousands of children who benefit from its annual toy drive – The Holiday Giving Tree – wouldn’t miss out because of the pandemic. With so many employees working from home and large gatherings prohibited, participating companies, Village staff and dozens of additional Village supporters have found new ways to help.
October 20, 2020
Galo Rodriguez Receives HBJ 2020 Lifetime Achievement Award
Galo Rodriguez has made significant contributions to growing The Village’s resources, bolstering programs on prevention and early intervention, and integrating its strengths in behavioral health services with primary care providers.
August 26, 2020
Free Tax Filing Returns Nearly $34.7 Million to Local Taxpayers This Year
Despite widespread closures related to the COVID-19 pandemic which forced many to transition from in-person to virtual tax filing, more residents in central and northeastern Connecticut took advantage of the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program this year.
July 30, 2020
Despite Challenging Year, Auxilians Contribute More Than $292,000 to The Village
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. The shops closed in March due to COVID-19 but are now starting to reopen. Thanks to their dedication and commitment, the Glastonbury, Simsbury, Suffield and West Hartford Auxiliaries contributed $229,012 to The Village this year.