Life Is Coming Up Roses for Rosa
We ask all of our grantees for a human interest story that illustrates the value of their work. New Britain’s[...]
Hypothesis: Science is Fun. Conclusion: This Event Proves it.
We have STEM programming to thank for reawakening kids to the value and excitement of science. It’s not just for[...]
Let’s Paint: A Primer in Job Readiness
School days are filled with reading, writing, and ‘rithmatic — all that practical learning kids need to grow up to[...]
State Launches 100-Day Challenge to End Youth Homelessness
When it comes to solving homelessness, leave it to Connecticut to be out in front once again. A coalition of[...]
14-Year-Old Collects 1000s of Books for Read to Grow
We’re squarely behind grantee Read to Grow. They’ve given more than 1.8 million free books to over 1.2 million people[...]
In the World of Housing, Everything’s Connected
The latest Connecticut state capital budget proposes no new bond authorizations for affordable housing development. At first blush, curtailing borrowing[...]
Healthy Brain Development Leads to More Successful Lives
Between birth and age three, brain development is at its peak. Experiences, interactions, and level of ambient stress all play[...]
Food for Thought
One in eight Connecticut adults and one in six children – over 500,000 people — are hungry (according to Liberty[...]
Some Kids Have Nothing to Smile About
Grant Spotlight, Housing, Columbus House, CT 100 Day Youth Homelessness Challenge, Salvation Army of New Britain CT, Women and Families Center, Youth Homelessness
How come? They are homeless. Unaccompanied by a parent or family member, they are literally on their own. How many[...]
You’ve Come a Long Way, Baby.
The Shepherd Home on the Connecticut Valley Hospital property is a stately building. It first served as a campus dormitory[...]
