The Connecticut Data Collaborative has been awarded an 18-month, $122,793 grant from the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving to support four core data literacy initiatives: data capacity building for agencies in the Hartford region, civic engagement programming for youth, the Equity in Data Community of Practice and implementation of the Hartford Data Collaborative, which includes nearly two dozen public and nonprofit agencies.

After 6 months in business, Afterglow Studio is proud to be bringing the community accessible yoga classes, offered in studio 7 days a week. Classes are offered at various times during the mornings & weekday evenings. We are located in the Parkville neighborhood of Hartford at 30 Arbor Street, the beautiful building that was the original Gray Manufacturing Company, built in 1917. Since then, the bones have been revitalized and transformed into high-ceiling, natural light spaces that we have found a home in. We are proud to be a platform that welcomes a unique array of individuals that keep this neighborhood vibrant, grounded, and balanced. www.afterglowstudiohartford.com

The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven, Fairfield County’s Community Foundation and Hartford Foundation for Public Giving collaboration is part of a national effort to dismantle systemic racism. Cesar Aleman to serve as Director of the Connecticut Urban Opportunity Collaborative.

AQUILINE DRONES BUYS 50% OF DUTCH-BASED AERIALTRONICS, CONTINUES MISSION OF BECOMING FASTEST-GROWING GLOBAL UAS PROVIDER

Congratulations to Chrysalis Center's CEO Sharon L. Castelli for receiving the "2021 Distinguished Alumni of the Year Award" from her alma mater Roger Williams University.

The award recognizes an alumni "for significant long-term success in personal and professional achievements who has made outstanding contributions to their profession and has rendered distinguished service to the public welfare, thus honoring Roger Williams University and the Alumni Association."

Funds will support the purchase of Chromebooks for students and laptops for teachers and paraprofessionals.

Hartford Foundation's Faith Community Grant program has awarded 33 grants totaling $300,000 to a broad range of faiths from throughout the region. This new grant opportunity reflects a change in the Hartford Foundation’s policy and practice to expand funding opportunities to religious organizations, and broaden the range of projects that can be considered for support. The Foundation will not fund activities that promote religious doctrine.

YWCA Hartford Region is offering a free summer camp experience for Hartford residents! The summer program provides fun learning activities for kids K-6, from July 5 – August 27, at YWCA Hartford Region, 135 Broad Street. For more information, please email Dana at danas@ywcahartford.org or call 860-525-1163, ext. 137.

The Connecticut Forum celebrates its return to The Bushnell with a rare public conversation with Yo-Yo Ma.

Whittlesey, a leading assurance, advisory, tax, and technology firm, is proud to welcome its newest manager to its team. Jennifer de Warga, CPA, is the latest tax manager to join the Firm’s growing leadership team.