American Eagle Financial Credit Union (AEFCU) continues its long-standing support of public schools in Connecticut with its donation of eight $1,000 grants to each of the school districts in its service areas.

KNOX, Inc. will host its annual Garden Party @ Twilight virtually this year on Thursday, August 27, from 6 to 7 p.m. The Facebook Live event will be hosted by comedian Howie Mason. It will begin with a demonstration from Hartford Flavor, who will be showing virtual attendees how to create the tasty “Twilight-ini.” Attendees will then take a virtual tour of a few of the KNOX Community Gardens in Hartford to see firsthand the diverse growing styles, fresh produce, and decorative plants. Five amazing items will be auctioned throughout the night, including the famous KNOX Garden Consult, KNOX Garden Clean-Up, and more.

CATALYST for the ARTS Capacity-Building Program will Allow Arts Organizations to Develop Sustainable Models in New Landscape and Promote Collaboration

Rhonda J. Tobin is the only female litigator in Connecticut named to national list.

Chrysalis Center, Inc. announces its Annual Butterfly Bash will be held virtually this year on Thursday, October 15, 2020 from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The event is the signature fundraising event for Chrysalis Center and funds will support Freshplace, Chrysalis Center’s innovative client-choice/fresh food/case management food pantry which serves individuals and families living in the poorest neighborhoods of Hartford.Serving as this year’s Co-Masters of Ceremonies are Renee DiNino, Director of Community Affairs and On-Air Programming for iHeartMedia Connecticut and Radio Host on The River 105.9 FM and Scot Haney, WFSB-TV Meteorologist and Co-Host of "Better Connecticut". The event features inspiring client stories and amazing auction items, while guests enjoy a delicious three-course dinner provided by La Cocina Catering, Chrysalis Center’s onsite social enterprise - all from the comforts of their own home!

Bank of America’s 2020 Hartford Student Leaders have completed their virtual paid summer internship, including a project with the Boys and Girls Club to help them collect information from their members, staff and the community In order to promote and advance the organization’s mission.

Hartford Foundation awards Fourteen Local Organizations ore Than $350,000 to Support Reopening and Resilience

Wheeler is offering a 10-week virtual course called TIPS-MAPP, Trauma-Informed Partnering for Safety and Permanence - Model Approach to Partnerships in Parenting, to prepare prospective foster parents and families for the role of fostering a child or youth. Classes run on Monday evenings from September 14 through November 16, 2020 at 6 pm–8 pm.

The Hartford Marathon Foundation (HMF) is encouraging the community to get outside and explore state parks in Connecticut and Rhode Island this August as part of the new Evergreen Adventure, presented by Webster Bank. The program features 20 parks to hike, walk or run, and kids 11 and under can enjoy the Wild With Miles scavenger hunt and parks passport.

YMCA of Greater Hartford receives donation from Wells Fargo for COVID-19 efforts

Jewish Federation initiative provides hygiene supplies for local people in need

Jewish Federation of Greater Hartford’s survey runs through August 14

The YMCA of Greater Hartford was honored to present the grand re-opening of the Lois Nolan Larson YMCA Community Center, a preschool in East Hartford’s Mayberry Village, on Saturday, July 18. 

Join us for a timely a conversation on Facebook Live with Dr. Benjamin Foster, Jr., an educational consultant and distinguished practitioner of public school administration and human services management.