Mia Fontaine is a twice-published author and national speaker. Her first book, Come Back: A Mother and Daughter’s Journey Through Hell and Back, was a New York Times bestselling memoir that chronicled how she overcame childhood sexual abuse and teenage...
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This past year, Cynthia Burbank Godfrey, who helped create the Alison Gill Lodge, a therapeutic group home for girls, passed away. In honor of her hard work and dedication, her loving husband of 54 years, Loren, and her many friends...
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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
3 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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