Hartford Marathon Foundation is expanding its youth running platform to benefit more middle and high school students with the new Susie Beris, MD Youth Running Program.Through a generous endowment provided by Dr. Susan Beris, a Southbury pediatrician, HMF will reach more students and increase inclusion, diversity and opportunities to support the next generation of lifelong runners.

The Landscape Architecture and Planning practice of SLAM (The S/L/A/M Collaborative) welcomes the addition of Cynthia “Cyndy” Reynolds, landscape architect, ASLA, Keith Whipple, PLA, landscape practice leader – Orlando, and Henry Withers, ASLA, senior landscape architect, to the firm, supporting national initiatives for the education, healthcare, corporate, sports and justice practices. Cyndy and Henry are based in Glastonbury, Connecticut, and Keith joins the Orlando, Florida office.

Luz Holmes, President and Chair of the Upper Albany Neighborhood Revitalization Zone, has been elected President of the Urban League of Greater Hartford’s Young Professionals (YP). The auxiliary supports the Urban League’s mission to reduce economic disparities through programs, services, and educational opportunities by providing a forum for professional development, volunteerism, and social awareness for young adults ages 21 through 40.

Breana Vessichio, an attorney in Reid and Riege, P.C.’s Business Services Practice, has been named a Commissioner of the Hartford Business Improvement District (Hartford BID). 

Hartford Foundation for Public Giving has announced two Requests for Proposals for nonprofits or other community groups engaged in planning efforts to support local civic engagement, participation and change.