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Urban League Board Elects Officers and Adds Seven New Directors
The Urban League of Greater Hartford Board of Directors elected its Officers for the 2026-2027 Fiscal Year and added seven dynamic professionals to the governing body at its June 17th Annual Meeting.
Teeing Up the Week at Hartford HealthCare Women's Championship
The Hartford HealthCare Women's Championship is back for its fourth year, bringing the future stars of the LPGA to Connecticut for a week filled with inspiring stories, special events, community celebrations, and world-class golf.
Ädelbrook Behavioral & Developmental Services to host 30th Annual Golf for Kids Tournament Presented by Liberty Bank and Brown & Brown
Ädelbrook Behavioral and Developmental Services will host its 30th Annual Golf for Kids Tournament presented by Liberty Bank and Brown & Brown on September 10th at Lyman Orchards Golf Course in Middlefield, CT.
Aurora Women & Girls Foundation Invites Hartford to Its Annual Fundraiser
Aurora Women & Girls Foundation announces the Luminary Celebration, an inspiring evening gathering community champions in support of women and girls across Greater Hartford. The event will take place on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, from 5:30–7:30 PM at The Bushnell’s Belding Theater in Hartford, Connecticut.
A Night for Others Dinner Raises Over $57,000 for The Campaign for Marshall House
The Salvation Army Southern New England’s second annual A Night for Others dinner raised more than $57,000 in support of The Campaign for Marshall House, helping advance a critical renovation project for one of the most vital shelter programs in Hartford.
Ädelbrook Employee Awarded TANGO Rising Star Scholarship at Yard Goats Nonprofit Night
An Ädelbrook employee was presented with a Rising Star Scholarship by The Alliance for Nonprofit Growth & Opportunity (TANGO) during Nonprofit Night at the Hartford Yard Goats, recognizing his professional growth and commitment to the children and families he works with.
Connecticut Wealth Management Expands Advisory Services with Addition of Heather Rhoades as Partner, Trust Services
Connecticut Wealth Management (CTWM) is pleased to announce the addition of Heather Rhoades as Partner, Trust Services, further strengthening the firm’s capabilities in estate planning coordination and multi-generational wealth planning.
Aetna’s $10,000 Gift Helps Mercy Housing Support People Experiencing Homelessness in Hartford
Mercy Housing & Shelter Corporation is proud to announce a generous $10K donation from Aetna, a CVS Health company, to support the organization’s residential programs, supportive services, and outreach efforts for local individuals and families experiencing homelessness.
Andrew Davis Elected to Connecticut Science Center Board
The Connecticut Science Center is pleased to announce the election of Andrew Davis, partner and chair of the environmental practice at Shipman & Goodwin LLP, to its Board of Trustees.
Connecticut Public Seeks New Vice President of Community Engagement
Connecticut Public is seeking a new Vice President of Community Engagement.
Saint Francis Hospital is Nationally Recognized for its Commitment to Excellence in Stroke Care
Saint Francis Hospital has once again received American Heart Association Get With The Guidelines® achievement awards for demonstrating a commitment to following up-to-date, research-based guidelines for the treatment of stroke, helping save lives, support recovery, and reduce hospital readmissions.
Reset and CitySeed Celebrate 15 Food Business Incubator Graduates, Award Over $18,000 in Grants and Prizes at Food Business Showcase
Reset and CitySeed celebrated the graduation of 15 Connecticut food entrepreneurs from their inaugural, jointly-run Food Business Incubator at a Showcase held June 29 at CitySeed in New Haven.
Greater Hartford Gives Foundation Launches PRIDE Giving Circle
The Greater Hartford Gives Foundation has launched the PRIDE Giving Circle, the Foundation’s fourth giving circle and a new philanthropic community dedicated to supporting LGBTQIA+ organizations and advancing equity, belonging, and opportunity throughout Greater Hartford.
Family Wellness Fair, Saturday, August 1, 2026
Connecticut Clearinghouse, a program of Wheeler Health, is hosting a Family Wellness Fair on August 1 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Connecticut Clearinghouse in Plainville.
THE WILD PARTY Opening This Week at Playhouse on Park
Playhouse on Park’s Season 17 finale begins this week with Andrew Lippa's THE WILD PARTY, a thrilling, jazz-infused musical running July 8 through August 16.
Grants for Trusted Messengers to Share Information About Upcoming Changes to Medicaid and SNAP
42 organizations from across Connecticut will help their communities understand and navigate changes to Medicaid and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), with funding from the Connecticut Health Foundation and the Greater Hartford Gives Foundation.
KeyBank Named Honoree of The Civic 50 for the Thirteenth Consecutive Year
For the thirteenth time, KeyBank has been recognized by Points of Light as one of the 50 most community-minded companies in America in 2026.
Capital Classics Announces Cast and Creatives for 35th Greater Hartford Shakespeare Festival
The Capital Classics Theatre Company's 2026 Greater Hartford Shakespeare Festival is set to run Wednesday, July 8 through Sunday, August 2, 2026, outdoors on the campus of the University of Saint Joseph in West Hartford.
Urban League and Hartford Marathon Foundation Invite All to July 18th 5K Race & Movement Festival in Hartford
The Urban League of Greater Hartford, in partnership with the Hartford Marathon Foundation (HMF) and presenting sponsors RTX and CVS Health, will host the 5th annual MOVE! 5K and Movement Festival on Saturday, July 18, 2026, in Hartford’s historic Keney Park.
It’s More Than a Gala - It’s Hope In Action!
The 8th Annual Hope & Home Celebration, to be held on Friday, October 16, is more than the largest fundraiser of the year for Mercy Housing and My Sisters' Place, it is an opportunity to change lives.