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The Village Receives $150,000 Grant from The Cigna Group Foundation to Help Address Youth Mental Health Crisis
The Village for Families & Children has been awarded a grant of $150,000 from The Cigna Group Foundation, the philanthropic arm of The Cigna Group, to help address the youth mental health crisis.
Special Holiday Corporate Engagement Opportunity Through The Village
With the holidays just around the corner, The Village for Families & Children invites companies to step into the spirit of giving by joining its Holiday Giving Tree initiative — a meaningful way to engage staff, spread holiday cheer and give families in need a sense of hope.
Winterfest Hartford Press Conference Kicks Off 15th Season of Ice Skating
Winterfest Hartford is proudly celebrating its 15th year of offering free ice skating and free skate rentals to thousands of families across Hartford and the Greater Hartford region.
Pomeroy-Brace Fund at the Hartford Foundation Announces $192,000 in Grants
This month, the Pomeroy-Brace Fund at the Hartford Foundation provided 10 grants totaling nearly $192,000 to local nonprofit organizations.
Village to Honor Local Changemaker Evelyn Johnson at 25th Annual “Girl Within” Event
The Village for Families & Children’s annual Girl Within event on Friday, December 5, will raise funds that help women and girls in Greater Hartford—who have been affected by trauma and other challenges—through life-changing services at The Village.
City of Hartford and Urban League of Greater Hartford Launch Second Year of Microgrant Program to Strengthen Small Businesses
The City of Hartford, in partnership with the Urban League of Greater Hartford, announced the launch of the second year of the Hartford Microenterprise Microgrant Program to provide critical funding and technical support to local small businesses.
Hartford Foundation Makes Steady and Responsive $8M Investments in Food Security and Basic Needs
This year to-date, the Hartford Foundation has awarded $2.5 million to key nonprofits throughout Greater Hartford specifically addressing hunger. By year end, the foundation will have awarded nearly $8 million in grants for a range of basic needs.
Hinckley Allen Soars in 2026 Best Law Firms with 100 Total Rankings
Hinckley Allen is proud to announce its recognition in the 2026 edition of Best Law Firms by Best Lawyers, earning a total of 100 rankings.
Jewish Hartford. Our Community. Our Stories.
Jewish Hartford. Our Community. Our Stories., a groundbreaking photography exhibit by acclaimed photographer Steven Laschever, opens December 7, 2025, at the Chase Family Gallery at the Mandell Jewish Community Center.
Catalyst Endowment Fund Awards Grants to Support Student Pathways to Post Secondary Success
The Catalyst Endowment Fund awarded ReadyCT a $54,750 grant to support its work to address gaps in college and career programming in the region’s Alliance Districts which serve significant numbers of Black and Latine students.
Hartford HealthCare Recognized Nationally for Patient Safety
Hartford HealthCare has received “A” grades for patient safety from The Leapfrog Group, the nation’s leading independent hospital watchdog.
Hinckley Allen Marks National Teen Driver Safety Week with Launch of Teen Driving Book Co-Authored by Partner Tim Hollister
Hinckley Allen hosted a book launch celebration for the release of the third edition of Not So Fast: Parenting Your Teen Through the Dangers of Driving, an acclaimed, research-based guide for parents, co-authored by Partner Timothy Hollister and highway safety expert Pam Shadel Fischer of the Governors Highway Safety Association.
Christmas on the Rocks at TheaterWorks Hartford
Connecticut’s favorite twisted holiday, Christmas on the Rocks, returns to TheaterWorks Hartford for its 13th season on the naughty list.
Foster Homes Wanted for Youth in Greater Waterbury
A Wheeler program serving youth and families in nine cities and towns in Greater Waterbury is actively and urgently recruiting foster families who can provide stable, safe, caring environments for youth for shorter durations.
“One of the Best to Ever Do It” Casual-lƏ Raises $17,500 to Help Children at The Village
A group of local changemakers—led by local film producer, director, and content creator Danny LeGare—has raised $17,500 to support youth at The Village for Families & Children through a powerful new fundraiser known as Casual-lə.
Robinson+Cole Lawyers Named Finalists in 2025 Women, Influence & Power in Law Awards
Robinson+Cole partners Britt-Marie K. Cole-Johnson, Dana M. Horton, and Keisha S. Palmer were selected for recognition at this year's Women, Influence & Power in Law (WIPL) Awards.
Hartford Hospital Unveils New 3D Mobile Mammography Van
Hartford Hospital is proud to announce the ribbon-cutting of its brand-new “Take the Time” 3D Mobile Mammography Van, a mobile unit designed to bring advanced breast cancer screening directly to women across Connecticut.
Pullman & Comley Named to 2026 Best Law Firms® List
Best Lawyers has included Pullman & Comley in the 2026 edition of Best Law Firms®.
Pullman & Comley Attorneys Win Big at 2025 New England Legal Awards
Multiple Pullman & Comley attorneys were honored at ALM’s 2025 New England Legal Awards at The Westin Copley Place in Boston.
Saint Francis Hospital Attains National Accreditation from the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer
Saint Francis Hospital has received accreditation under the American College of Surgeons (ACS) Commission on Cancer (CoC) Accreditation Program.