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
Family To Family: The Kissane Family Fund
When Judy Kissane’s first husband passed away, she knew she wanted to honor his legacy in a meaningful way. She discovered The Village as she was looking for ways to help others, and was inspired to take action. Along with...
From Coping To Thriving
Like most teenagers, Tyler doesn’t like cleaning his room. But his shy smile appears when he talks about extracting DNA from strawberries in his eighth-grade science lab. “It looks like string,” he explains.If you want to see him really light...
He Made It Easy To Love Him
When Dave began thinking of how to give back to his community, he learned about the need for foster parents and decided to go all in. That was how he could help make a difference! During the training, he learned...
A Passion for Cars and Helping Kids
On a rainy Monday morning, Jerry Bundy stopped by his office at Bundy Motors in Tolland before heading out to pick up a car from a longtime friend and customer. Jerry doesn’t own the shop anymore — he’s retired after...
I’m the One Bringing Change Now
Genesis Martinez has known little stability growing up. She has lived in numerous homes with various family members, in group homes, and a homeless shelter, with several stays in hospital emergency rooms. Genesis has felt unloved and unaccepted for who...
Building a Community of Support for Student Success
When Jasan, a third-grader at Sarah J. Rawson school in Hartford, lost his father, he started displaying troubling behaviors in school.“Running out of the class, talking back. I would be angry all the time, but then I would feel bad,”...
I Was Willing To Change as a Parent
About a year ago, Shanthal, a young mother of two, knew she had hit a low point. “I was stressed with anxiety,” she recalls, “Both my kids at school were misbehaving and I didn’t know what to do.” So when...
Paying It Forward
Bloomfield resident Deborah Breedlove, who works for a large retirement community in West Hartford, has relied on Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) volunteers to help her accurately complete her taxes, free and online, for nearly a decade. Every year, she...
Girls Just Want To Give Back
The Village has been lucky to receive donations from some very generous young women. Sklyar Sylvester and Araya Muska of Windsor Locks organized three “more than lemonade” stands where they sold iced tea, flowers, brownies and, of course, lemonade to...
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.
#cozyvibes #team #nonprofit #hartfordct #thevillage #TopWorkplace ... See MoreSee Less
Share on FacebookShare on TwitterShare on Linked InShare by Email
Comment on Facebook
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!
➡️ SIGN UP HERE: ow.ly/zmzI50QgvtS
📅 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
#vita #volunteer #TaxHelp #FREE #taxseason ... See MoreSee Less
Share on FacebookShare on TwitterShare on Linked InShare by Email
Comment on Facebook
The Village for Families & Children
3 days ago
❤️ Be the reason a child has a happy holiday season.
➡ GIVE HERE: ow.ly/GpWO50QgnYF
🎁 Our Holiday Giving Tree helps families in need purchase toys, food and other essentials to have special holiday together.
#thevillage #Holidays #giving #nonprofit ... See MoreSee Less
Learn More
Holiday Giving Tree | The Village
thevillage.org
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
Comment on Facebook