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 Billy
Struggling from the effects of the Vietnam War on his mental health, Billy connected to The Village for help. With newly regulated medicine and support through counseling and resources as part of The Village’s programs for veterans, Billy has been...
Healthy Nutrition at The Village
Families rely on The Village to meet some or all of their children’s daily nutritional needs while also counting on us for critical mental health support.
Leah Inspires Us With Her Journey Moving From Fear to Confidence
“I was feeling depressed and there was a lot of anxiety going on. I didn’t really love Leah. I love who I am now. If it wasn’t for The Village, I wouldn’t know what sobriety is…”
Pauline Has Opened Her Heart and Home To 45 Children Over the Years
Pauline and Alyissa inspire us by sharing about the power of fostering. “I’ve been a foster mom for at least 25 years. When I think about foster parenting I feel that I’ve given back to the community. I believe that...
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.” Connie was adopted as a newborn. Her adoptive mother, Betty Goumas, could not have children. Her...
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.Allena grew up in Hartford, graduated...
Foster Parents Provide Safety and Healing
Tameka Hewitt is proud of the blended family of five she and her husband Rohan have together. Their children, who range in age from four to 20, “may not always get along, but they love each other and show by...
A Teen’s Life Is Transformed
Today, Jazlyn Figueroa is a vibrant teenager in a loving family. She’s a high school freshman, a summer camp counselor-in-training, and an accomplished poet. Her dream is to earn a forensic psychology degree and eventually become an FBI agent.Jazlyn’s life...
Stronger Families, Stronger Futures
It can also be demanding, stressful and even heartbreaking. And when a parent lacks the physical and/or emotional resources to meet a child’s needs for healthy growth and development, a child can be in real danger. While many services are...
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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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 Village’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program is provided in partnership with United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut
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❤️ 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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