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Featured Story
Colin and Jeanmarie’s story
Colin Cooper has been connected to The Village for his entire life—first when he was adopted at a young age, and today as a longtime and dedicated supporter alongside his wife, Village board member Jeanmarie Cooper. Through their generous support, The Coopers have been instrumental in helping The Village fulfill its mission and are creating a lasting legacy to continue making an impact.
Stories of Impact
Meet Stephanie
Stephanie’s first priority is making sure her children, Jazlene and Josavian, are happy and safe. As a working mom, finding child care during the after-school hours was a struggle. Thanks to The Village’s free after-school program at her children’s school,...
Meet Jayden and Naobi
Jayden had a hard time expressing his emotions in a healthy way. Once he enrolled in The Village’s six-month day program, he was able to develop and practice coping skills. When Jayden participated in a special basketball clinic as part of an...
Meet the Team That Meets the Moment
The Village can deliver life-changing services to children and families because of our incredible staff. During FY22 we invested $1.5 million in wage and benefit increases and earned a Top Workplace Award for the third year in a row. The...
Meet Norman
Norman became a first-time father at the age of 54. His new responsibilities coupled with his wife’s personal struggles caused intense feelings of fear and loneliness. Just when it seemed all hope was lost, The Village was there to help....
Two Teams, One Village
After children complete their care at Eagle House—The Village’s psychiatric residential treatment facility—many transition to foster care. During a surging mental health crisis, amid the pandemic, this transition was harder than ever. Backed by an extensive network of dedicated foster parents, and...
Meet Genesia and Galia
Once her baby girl was born, Genesia’s life changed. Like many new moms, she needed support as she embarked on her journey of caring for a newborn. When self-doubt creeped in, The Village helped answer Genesia’s questions about how to...
Meet Sonia, Adryan and Sheyla
As a single mom without any family in the United States, Sonia needed support when her children, Adryan and Sheyla, experienced emotional abuse by a friend of the family and were suffering. That’s when she reached out to The Village....
Village Second Chance Shops
The Second Chance Shops support The Village’s programs by selling new and gently used clothing and household items. Thanks to the dedication of volunteer Auxilians at the four Second Chance Shops—in Glastonbury, Simsbury, Suffield and West Hartford—a combined $440,300 was raised this...
Meet Levi and His Family
When the pandemic was in full swing, Levi’s ADHD and anxiety were heightened. He was having a hard time adapting as school and daily routines were quickly changing. The Village’s telehealth option made access to help and medication management easier while Levi...
The Village for Families & Children
2 days ago
❄️☕ Staff at our Church Street office are keeping it cozy this week by setting up winter décor and hot cocoa stations so their colleagues can enjoy warm, sweet treats through the season.
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Thanks all! Can't wait to enjoy some of that cocoa.
The Village for Families & Children
3 days ago
Make a difference as a VITA volunteer! You’ll become an IRS-certified tax preparer and help hundreds of local families during the 2024 season. No prior experience required!
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📅 The next training is this weekend at Central Connecticut State University. Register: ow.ly/pYpC50Qgvyw
The Village’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program is provided in partnership with United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut
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The Village for Families & Children
3 days ago
❤️ Be the reason a child has a happy holiday season.
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🎁 Our Holiday Giving Tree helps families in need purchase toys, food and other essentials to have special holiday together.
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Spread holiday joy and hope to families in need. This holiday season many families we serve across Greater Hartford will face the dilemma of providing their basic needs—like food or rent—or purcha...Share on FacebookShare on TwitterShare on Linked InShare by Email
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