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.
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Stories of Impact
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...
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...
The Village for Families & Children
2 days ago
🌟 Empowering future leaders! 🌟
🎓The Sisterhood Group at MLK Middle School recently gathered for an inspiring luncheon at The Town and County Club. The girls shared their aspirations of becoming lawyers, dentists and nurses, and were motivated by the powerful words of Executive Director of the Aurora Women and Girls Foundation Jennifer Steadman, who encouraged them to pursue their dreams with confidence, and Village Senior VP of Programs Toral Sanghavi, who shared her own journey through college.
➡ Learn more about the group: ow.ly/V9xQ50Ub1eR
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We were thrilled to share a delightful afternoon with the impressive young women from the Sisterhood Group at MLK Middle School. Thank you so much for including us!
The Village for Families & Children
3 days ago
⏸ PAUSE. Parents, read this 👇
We know parenting can be overwhelming. To ease your stress, we have short videos with practical reminders and tips to help you turn challenges into triumphs.
▶️ WATCH HERE: ow.ly/KW3a50UalTo
✅ Available in English and Spanish!
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The Village for Families & Children
4 days ago
📈 Clase gratuita de presupuesto en español
(3-week class offered in Spanish only)
¡Alcance sus objetivos financieros y obtenga herramientas valiosas para respaldar su future con el Budget Bootcamp de The Village! Únase a un próximo curso de 3 semanas que se centra en los aspectos prácticos de una elaboración presupuestaria eficaz en una zona de apoyo y libre de juicios. Aprenda habilidades cruciales para fortalecer sus finanzas y lograr sus objetivos.
CUANDO: 4 de diciembre, 11 de diciembre y 18 de diciembre (Miércoles, 5:30-6:30pm)
DONDE: Centro de bienestar familiar 590 Park Street Hartford, CT 06106
Registrarse hoy: ow.ly/2zUw50MOepk
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