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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 ...
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 ...
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.” ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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. ...
From lemonade stands and clothing drives to American Girl Dolls...these young philanthropists are starting early to give back. ...
By the time Alana Farnsworth was 12, her behavior issues were so severe that she spent time in the hospital and eventually ended up in the custody of the Department ...
When Neveah began showing behavioral problems at an early age, her mother, Tabitha, had a hard time accessing services and being taken seriously because of her own mental health issues. ...
In addition to carrying backpacks and an enthusiasm for learning, students at Rawson elementary school in Hartford often bring unresolved issues related to traumatic experiences or constant stress. The ACT ...
When we are stressed, our bodies feel it. When we are sick, our minds feel it. The idea that physical, social and emotional health are connected is the driving force ...
As every parent comes to know, their babies are like sponges – soaking up what they hear and feel from the most important people in their lives – their caregivers. ...
Following a domestic violence incident that resulted in a traumatic brain injury and devastated her family, Davine struggled to keep herself and her children stable. When she heard about The ...
Maria Rodriguez has overcome numerous challenges during her young life. Recently, Maria shared her story with confidence at The Village's Girl Within Luncheon. “What I went through did not break ...
👏 Give it up for the Village STARS! ⭐️
🎉 We held our annual staff recognition awards today to celebrate members of our team who were nominated by their colleagues for going above and beyond, and we honored staff who have reached big milestones in their career at The Village — with anniversaries ranging from 5, 10, and 15 years to 25, 30, and even 35 years!
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Hope Sarah Adanti got an Award for she is truly an exceptional, outstanding, loyal, efficient, intelligent, attuned to her job and The Village all the time!!👍❤️👏
🌷✨ Don't miss your chance to find amazing deals AND make a difference this month at our Second Chance Shops! When you make a Pinwheels for Prevention donation, you'll qualify to win a $100 shopping spree.
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🌟 #PinwheelsForPrevention is a national effort during Child Abuse Prevention Month to shed light on the importance of protecting children and reflect the bright future every child deserves.
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👋 Vernon residents!
🚮 Safely dispose of unused or expired medications at the Vernon ROCKS Coalition's DEA Take Back event this Saturday, April 26 at the Rockville Public Library, Vernon, CT. Details below! 👇 ... See MoreSee Less
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