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Neftali came to The Village’s Fatherhood Engagement Services program through a Department of Children and Families referral, searching for guidance and support. What he found was a community where he ...
When Juan Estefano came to The Village for help with his taxes, he was facing eviction, unemployment and the challenge of rebuilding a relationship with his 16-year-old child. Through The ...
Through compassion, connection and practical support, Tashema and Kaylynn’s story shows the life‑changing impact of having the right help at the right time. Facing overwhelming mental health challenges, their family ...
After suffering a stroke and being unable to work, Raye struggled with financial stress and uncertainty. A chance radio ad led her to The Village’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) ...
The Village welcomed more than 1,000 children and families to our annual Trunk or Treat—a special event that provides families with a safe, fun and festive evening and helps them ...
Gyllian came to The Village carrying overwhelming emotional challenges resulting from a traumatizing event when she was 18. Through a combination of therapy, life coaching, and financial wellness support at ...
Vourn’s journey with The Village began unexpectedly — through Children’s Services Horse Show in Farmington, which once served as both a fundraiser for the organization and a qualifying event for ...
John and his wife had been thinking about adoption. When they attended a meeting at The Village to learn more about the process, they were told that there would soon ...
Camille and her husband wanted to start a family, and like Nancy and her husband, decided their path would be through adoption. Camille remembers the day she received the phone ...
Nancy and her husband did not think that they could have children of their own, but they were ready to welcome a baby into their loving home. They contacted The ...
Heidi was the second child that her parents adopted from The Village, which is when her father gave her Bunky, her stuffed monkey that has been with her for 61 ...
When Janet was a baby, her biological mother sought support from The Village with the hopes of being able to keep Janet. She was a single mother in the 1960s ...
Scott knew he had been adopted from an early age. When he reached out to The Village to find out more about his early life, he learned about the challenges ...
Soon after the campus opened in 1925, The Village played a crucial role for Susan Ratzan’s family, long before Susan was even born. Susan’s grandmother was a very resourceful woman, ...
Liann was young when she became a mom and knew she needed support to give her daughter the best start. With guidance from The Village, her confidence grew. ...
🧡 Our 2nd Annual Fatherhood Symposium brought together fathers and fatherhood champions for a day of learning, connection and celebration of fatherhood, with a special focus on men’s health.
The event featured a keynote by CT Department of Children and Families Director of Fatherhood Engagement Anthony Gay as well as a special screening of an extraordinary short film “Finding Pá” and a Q&A with filmmaker Enrique Lebron. Guests also learned about resources like insurance coverage with Access Health CT, support through our Fatherhood Engagement Services (FES) program, and gained financial empowerment tools from our Upward Mobility team. Thanks to all who joined us and made this day so powerful!
➡ About FES: bit.ly/4dBSEzd
➡ About Finding Pa: www.findingpamovie.com
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💚🥫 THANK YOU to the wonderful team at Cigna Healthcare, who held an employee food drive at their Bloomfield campus to benefit our food pantry at Burns Latino Studies Academy in Hartford. We’re so grateful for your generosity, which will help ensure families are supported and have what they need to succeed!
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🎉 Congratulations to LaToya Adgers, site coordinator for The Village’s Family Resource Center at MD Fox Elementary School, who received a 2026 Neighborhood Service Award by SINA Southside Institutions Neighborhood Alliance. The award recognizes individuals who have made outstanding contributions to Hartford neighborhoods. LaToya was honored in recognition of her advocacy and compassionate leadership, which has resulted in new opportunities, support and lasting impact for Hartford Public Schools students and their families.
❤ This excerpt from the nomination beautifully illustrates her dedication: “LaToya Adgers has spent more than a decade quietly transforming lives at MD Fox Elementary School through compassion, persistence and an unwavering belief in community. As Site Coordinator and Family Resource Center Coordinator at MD Fox, LaToya's work reaches far beyond the school day … She consistently goes above and beyond to identify unmet needs and create meaningful solutions for families.”
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Congratulations!! You are an inspiration! ✨
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Congratulations, LaToya!! Well deserved!! 🎉👏😊
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