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Human Resources Agency of New Britain 60th Anniversary and Gala
NBC CT - Human Resources Agency of New Britain 60th Anniversary and Gala. Watch Interview with Executive Director Marlo Greponne here.
Spooooky Fun at Q House Halloween Fest
New Haven Independent - The Dixwell Community “Q” House was decorated from top to bottom with spooky decor on Friday, Oct. 25, as over 400 children, teenagers, and parents gathered for the LEAP & Q House Halloween Festival. From 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., the Q House was transformed into a haven of Halloween fun, with an array of activities for all ages.
CAANH interview with WYBC
Youtube - CAANH joined Darryl Huckabee and Dee Dee in the morning to share our upcoming events with the community. Join them for the following events: CAANH Job Fair: October 25, 2024, from 2 pm to 4 pm CAANH Health and Resource Day: October 26, 2024, from 11 am to 3 pm
Relocated McKinney shelter aims to offer people experiencing homelessness more than a place to sleep
As the number of people experiencing homelessness in Connecticut rises for a third consecutive year and the average length of stay in shelters also increases, the McKinney shelter intends to take a different approach to helping people at its new location by offering in-house medical, mental health and social services in addition to a bed. The shelter, now located in a fully renovated former Days Inn at 207 Brainard Road, has about 80 beds available for men 18 years and older experiencing homelessness in Greater...
Opinion: Community Action Agencies help CT stay warm
With summer ending and colder temperatures on the way, it’ll be time to turn the heat on before we know it. And as many families across the state continue to struggle with their energy bills, the Connecticut Energy Assistance Program (CEAP) is here to help them keep warm this winter.
Team helps Seymour/Oxford flood victims
David Morgan, president and CEO of Team, Inc., talks about his team's work in outreach to help those affected by the floods in Seymour and Oxford.
Sen. Chris Murphy visits Access Community Action Agency in Killingly: What he learned
When there is need in the community, community access agencies are there to try to meet it. To mark 60 years of community action agencies, U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy paid a visit to Access Community Action Agency, which serves Windham and Tolland Counties, in Killingly to learn about what the agency is doing and what it needs.
HRA Celebrates 60 Years Of Community Action
The Human Resources Agency of New Britain (HRA) marked its anniversary at a “60 Years of Success” awards dinner held at Farmington Gardens on Thursday June 13th honoring individuals and partner organizations for their contributions to an organization born in the 1960s at the start of “the War on Poverty” and President Lyndon Johnson’s “Great Society”. Dr. Marlo Greponne, HRA’s Executive Director, welcomed local officials and U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-CT) to the dinner attended by an estimated 200 persons including alumni, staff, board members and...
Access Awarded 2024 Inaugural Systems Change Grant to Combat Child Poverty in Eastern Connecticut
Access Community Action Agency has been awarded $200,000 by the Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut to reimagine homeownership pathways for families in Northeastern Connecticut. This initiative, focused on Windham County, involves partnerships that will provide homeownership counseling services, education, and support.
Access Awarded Safety Grant by Workers’ Compensation Trust
Access Community Action Agency announced that it has been selected as one of the recipients of the Workers’ Compensation Trust Safety Grant. The agency will receive over $4,200 to enhance safety and security measures at its Emergency & Cold Weather Overnight Shelters in Danielson. The grant will enable Access to purchase essential equipment aimed at improving the safety and well-being of both staff and guests at the shelters. These facilities play a crucial role in providing refuge to homeless families and individuals...