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.

The summer music continues with an evening featuring vocalists singing the hits made famous by the reigning divas of soul and R&B: Aretha Franklin, Tina Turner, Patti LaBelle, Gladys Knight, Nina Simone, Whitney Houston, Jennifer Hudson, Adele, and more!

Shaunna Monts, MBA, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, was named Chief Human Resources Officer for Wheeler. She succeeds Patricia Speicher Werbner, MPA, who retires on June 30 after a decade of transforming Wheeler’s HR department and functions.

The law firm of Pullman & Comley, LLC earned six practice area rankings in Chambers USA, a leading business guide to the legal profession recognized worldwide for its detailed research and review process. Eleven of the firm’s individual attorneys were recognized as well.

The HSO RETURNS with Connecticut’s favorite Independence Day celebration! Conducted by HSO Music Director Carolyn Kuan, this program will feature all of your patriotic favorites, plus fabulous fireworks following the concert!