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Cynthia Godfrey's loving husband of 54 years, Loren, and her many friends and family members are keeping her legacy alive through a fund at The Village. ...
With help from a team of professionals at The Village and his caring mom, 10-year-old Sebastian learns effective ways to deal with anxiety and other challenges. ...
When Eddie and his wife divorced and he found himself alone a lot of the time, he reached out to The Village to become a foster parent. ...
A year and a half ago, Erica Rusczyk would never have imagined that she would be standing before an audience of 400 women and men at the Hartford Marriott telling ...
With a loving mom, great teachers, and her own space, a young child thrives. ...
“Seeing Carolyn graduate made me realize how our combined work is worthwhile,” ...
Like many parents, Jose Pratts sometimes lost his temper when his children acted up. Then, Jose and his wife, Zulma, found a program that offers support and information for families ...
Demetrius Chamblee was raised by his grandparents, until his grandfather passed away when he was 14. With help from a Village program, Demetrius was able to put the lessons he ...
The Family Financial Stability Initiative is helping Hartford women effectively manage their finances and achieve financial goals. ...
"Miss Kizzy taught me that I can make something of myself,” said Zicalya. “In order to fulfill my dreams, I have to finish school." ...
Jordan Cuffy doesn't like to talk about his past − at least the part before his life with Odell Martin. Jordan joined Odell's family as her foster child when he ...
Linda Carlson is a successful actress and writer, but to several young women in the Greater Hartford area, she is known for helping them realize their dreams. ...
The mid-level development assessment – or MLDA – is helping kids like Christian receive services before problems escalate. ...
"Ms. Firestone's generosity has provided these kids with a safe place where they can extend their learning after school." ...
As a sixth-grader, Allen missed over 40 days of school. After help from the truancy court prevention program, he missed only one day. ...

Check out the latest news and updates at The Village:

December 9, 2024
At The Village for Families & Children’s annual Girl Within fundraiser on Friday, December 6, donors and corporate sponsors raised a record-breaking $211,000 to provide critical support to women and ...
December 3, 2024
The Village’s annual Girl Within event on Friday, December 6 will raise funds that help local women and girls in Greater Hartford, who have been affected by trauma and other ...
November 22, 2024
Families in Hartford who are facing food insecurity will receive free groceries just in time for Thanksgiving thanks to a generous donation from a Sewa Diwali food drive made to ...